Why Used Car Prices Are Climbing Again

Episode 9 of Inflation Explained with Fexingo dives into the surprising rebound in used car prices. With CPI at 332.4 and core CPI at 335.4, the overall inflation picture is cooling—but auto prices are bucking the trend. Lucas and Luna explore why the 2020-2021 supply chain shock still reverberates through the used car market, how the Iran conflict is disrupting global shipping and parts availability, and what this means for consumers heading into summer. They break down the mechanics of lease returns, rental fleet dynamics, and the shift in consumer demand from new to used cars as interest rates stay elevated. Listeners get a concrete explanation for why that 'good deal' on a three-year-old sedan is suddenly harder to find, and what to watch in the months ahead. #UsedCars #Inflation #CPI #CoreCPI #AutoMarket #SupplyChain #IranConflict #InterestRates #ConsumerSentiment #Economics #CostOfLiving #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #PodcastEpisode #CarPrices #InflationExplained #FedPolicy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo