# Why Import Prices Are Spiking Despite Falling Wholesale Costs

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Podcast: [Economic Indicators with Fexingo: GDP, CPI, PMI, and Reading the Macro Data](https://stenobird.com/podcast/economic-indicators-with-fexingo-gdp-cpi-pmi-and-reading-the-macro-data-7871725)
Published: 2026-07-18T05:54:43+00:00
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Episode 121 of Economic Indicators with Fexingo. Lucas and Luna dig into a puzzle: wholesale prices fell 0.3% in June on a steep drop in gasoline, yet import prices just posted a surprise gain — with costs of goods from China hitting their highest since 2008. They unpack how the two measures differ, what the data says about supply-chain pressures and domestic demand, and why the Fed might be more worried about imported inflation than the headline CPI suggests. Along the way they discuss the World Cup boost for bars and restaurants, the recent dip in CPI to 332.6, and what the 10-year breakeven rate of 2.24% implies for inflation expectations. A concise guide to reading past the headlines in mid-2026. #ImportPrices #WholesalePrices #CPI #Inflation #ChinaTrade #FedPolicy #SupplyChain #WorldCup #ConsumerSpending #BreakevenRate #GasolinePrices #Economics #EconomicIndicators #Podcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #MacroData #ServicesInflation Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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