# The Quiet Rise of Services Inflation in 2026

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Published: 2026-07-13T05:58:31+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Economic Indicators, Lucas and Luna examine a trend flying under the radar: services inflation is becoming stickier than goods inflation. With the Core PCE price index at 130.1 (up from 129.67) and the CPI at 334.0, they break down why services like rent, insurance, and healthcare are outpacing goods in price growth. Using the latest data from July 2026, they explain how this shift affects the Fed's policy decisions, why the 10-year breakeven rate at 2.24% isn't the full story, and what it means for your wallet. They also touch on the 'funflation' phenomenon and why staying home isn't as cheap as it used to be. A must-listen for anyone tracking inflation beyond the headlines. #ServicesInflation #CorePCE #CPI #Inflation2026 #FedPolicy #EconomicIndicators #Funflation #ImputedRent #BreakevenRate #ConsumerPrices #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #MacroData #EconomicsPodcast #BusinessPodcast #ServicesSector #PriceStickiness #RealGDP Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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