How Inflation Is Changing What You Actually Pay at the Register

Episode 10 of Inflation Explained with Fexingo digs into the gap between official CPI data and what consumers feel at checkout. With the May 2026 consumer sentiment index hitting a record low and the Fed holding rates at 3.64%, hosts Lucas and Luna explore why even as headline inflation cools, items like eggs, car insurance, and rent continue to climb. They examine the 'sticky inflation' phenomenon—prices that tend to rise quickly but fall slowly—and how services are driving the current reading. Using real-world examples from grocery stores to auto repair shops, this episode helps listeners understand why their wallet doesn't match the government's numbers. No ads, just a clear look at the forces keeping prices elevated. #Inflation #CPI #CostOfLiving #ConsumerPrices #Fed #InterestRates #StickyInflation #Rent #CarInsurance #Groceries #Wages #PurchasingPower #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #InflationExplained #LucasAndLuna #PriceGouging Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo