# Why Services Inflation Is Sticking Around Longer Than Expected

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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: 2026-07-13T18:13:05+00:00
Episode link: https://audio.fexingo.com/business/economic-indicators/episode-0112.mp3
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## Resource

In this episode of Economic Indicators with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dig into why services inflation has been so sticky in 2026 — even as goods inflation cools. They look at a specific data point: the core PCE services index, which rose 0.3% month-over-month in May, accelerating from earlier in the year. They connect it to shelter costs, wage growth in lower-paying service industries, and what it means for the Fed's next move. Lucas explains how the personal consumption expenditure report reveals a shift from goods to services spending that is keeping inflation above target, and Luna brings up the 'funflation' headline — why concert tickets, dining out, and travel are still surging. No jargon, just a clear look at one of the key inflation dynamics of mid-2026. #ServicesInflation #CorePCE #FedPolicy #Inflation2026 #Funflation #ShelterCosts #WageGrowth #PersonalConsumptionExpenditure #EconomicIndicators #CPI #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Economics #InterestRates #MayPCE #ConsumerSpending #MacroData Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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