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Used Car Deflation Signals Consumer Demand Collapse
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- Jul 22, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of The Economic Forecast Podcast, Lucas and Luna unpack a surprising divergence in July 2026: used car prices are falling at their fastest pace in three years, even as new cars remain stubbornly expensive. The hosts dig into the data—CPI components, the Manheim Used Vehicle Index, and consumer credit trends—to explain what this tells us about household balance sheets and the broader economy. They explore how pandemic-era supply distortions, shifting interest rates, and changing buyer psychology are reshaping the auto market. Along the way, they connect the used car story to the Fed's next move, the health of the consumer, and what it might mean for the upcoming GDP print. A focused, data-rich conversation for anyone trying to read the economic tea leaves in a confusing mid-2026 landscape. #UsedCars #Inflation #ConsumerSpending #AutoIndustry #FederalReserve #CPI #ManheimIndex #Deflation #SupplyChain #InterestRates #EconomicForecast #Podcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Economics #RecessionSignals #HouseholdDebt #July2026 Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo