# Why Used Car Prices Are Falling While New Cars Stay Expensive

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Podcast: [The Economic Forecast Podcast with Fexingo: Predictions, Outlooks, and What's Coming Next](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-economic-forecast-podcast-with-fexingo-predictions-outlooks-and-what-s-coming-next-7871824)
Published: 2026-07-19T20:04:32+00:00
Episode link: https://audio.fexingo.com/business/the-economic-forecast-podcast/episode-0121.mp3
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## Resource

Lucas and Luna unpack a paradox in the July 2026 economy: used car prices are dropping sharply even as new car prices remain near record highs. They trace the story through wholesale auction data, the CPI print, and shifting consumer behavior. Why are dealers sitting on more used inventory than they've had in years? And what does this divergence tell us about who can afford what in today's economy? The hosts connect this to broader signals — the drop in the core CPI, rising job openings alongside slower hiring, and whether the 'two-speed consumer' is now a permanent feature of the post-pandemic landscape. A focused, data-driven look at one corner of the inflation story. #UsedCars #Inflation #CPI #AutoIndustry #ConsumerBehavior #WholesalePrices #TwoSpeedEconomy #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #EconomicForecast #Economics #July2026 #LucasAndLuna #SupplyChain #CarPrices #CoreCPI #JOLTS #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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