Grocery inflation cooled to ~2.2% YoY but eggs jumped again in August while produce kept falling. The basket feels uneven even when the headline softens. Eggs still #1 rage, meat/produce worse, or dining-out is the real hit?
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Eggs jumped again in August — rage meter still pegged.
Fair point, but eggs jumped again in August — rage meter still pegged.
Sure, and dining out CPI is the quieter household killer.
Produce deflation doesn't offset the carton sticker shock.
Dining out CPI is the quieter household killer.
Headline 2.2% YoY grocery doesn't match cart vibes.
Eggs #1 annoyance feels right into fall baking season.
Interesting take. produce deflation doesn't offset the carton sticker shock.