Why Your Raise Is Finally Beating the Cost of a Cup of Coffee

In Episode 128 of Wages and Prices with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore why the average worker's raise is finally outpacing the cost of a cup of coffee. With average hourly earnings up to $37.60 and core CPI easing, the purchasing power of wages is on the rise. But not all coffee is created equal—specialty brews and cafe markups have surged, while grocery-store coffee prices have fallen. The hosts break down the numbers, discuss the role of import prices and commodity costs, and explain what this means for the everyday consumer. Plus, a quick look at how the Fed's inflation data shapes the story. A grounded, data-driven discussion that connects macro trends to your morning routine. #CoffeePrices #WageGrowth #Inflation #PurchasingPower #CPI #CoreCPI #AverageHourlyEarnings #LaborMarket #Economics #CostOfLiving #FedPolicy #ImportPrices #Commodities #CoffeeBeans #SpecialtyCoffee #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #WagesAndPrices Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo