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Why Wholesale Prices Just Dropped and What It Means for the Fed
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- Jul 16, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of The Economic Forecast Podcast, Lucas and Luna unpack the surprise decline in wholesale prices for June 2026, which fell 0.3% month-over-month driven largely by a sharp drop in gasoline. They explore what this PPI reading signals for the Fed's inflation fight, especially after the CPI came in at 3.5% annualized—slightly below expectations. With the fed funds rate stuck at 3.63% and the yield curve steepening, the hosts debate whether the disinflation trend is real or a temporary energy-driven mirage. They also tie in the JOLTS data showing job openings creeping back above 7.6 million, and the implications for wage growth. The episode zeroes in on a single question: is the economy finally giving the Fed room to cut rates before year-end, or will sticky core services inflation keep policymakers on hold? A data-driven, grounded conversation for anyone tracking the rate path. #PPI #WholesalePrices #Disinflation #FederalReserve #Inflation #CPI #Gasoline #CorePCE #JOLTS #JobOpenings #RateCuts #WageGrowth #YieldCurve #TenYearTreasury #EconomicForecast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #July2026 Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo