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When our inflation infeelings don’t match the CPI

Aug 15, 2025 · 31m
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  • Food prices are nearly 30% higher than five years ago, and TikTok videos document how little groceries now cost, reflecting real inflation pain
  • While inflation rates have slowed significantly over the past two years, public anxiety about future inflation spikes remains high
  • The episode explains why personal inflation experiences don't match official CPI calculations, creating 'infeelings' among consumers

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