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  • How Stagflation Is Reshaping Long-Term Unemployment Costs

    How Stagflation Is Reshaping Long-Term Unemployment Costs
    2026/06/05
    Episode 33 digs into a quiet but growing burden in this stagflationary economy: long-term unemployment. With the unemployment rate stuck at 4.3 percent and JOLTS job openings rising to 7.6 million, the number of Americans out of work for more than six months is climbing. Lucas and Luna explore how this shifts costs onto state unemployment insurance systems, local social services, and workers' long-term earnings potential. They reference data from the May 2026 jobs report preview, the surge in initial jobless claims to 225,000, and the hidden costs of skill depreciation. The conversation also touches on how employers are using the tight labor market to cherry-pick shorter-term unemployed candidates, leaving the long-term jobless trapped in a cycle that echoes the 1970s stagflation playbook. #Stagflation #LongTermUnemployment #JoblessClaims #LaborMarket #HiddenCosts #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #UnemploymentInsurance #SkillsGap #JOLTS #MayJobsReport #ADPPayrolls #Workforce #Inflation #SlowGrowth #1970sEchoes #HiringBias Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    6 分
  • How Stagflation Is Reshaping Long-Term Unemployment Costs

    How Stagflation Is Reshaping Long-Term Unemployment Costs
    2026/06/05
    Episode 32 of Stagflation Conversations with Fexingo explores a hidden cost of today's slow-growth, high-inflation environment: the surge in long-term unemployment. With the unemployment rate at 4.3 percent but initial jobless claims rising to 225,000, Lucas and Luna drill into new data showing that workers out of work for 27 weeks or more are piling up. They examine how this structural shift affects everything from skill erosion to consumer spending patterns, and why the 1970s stagflation playbook doesn't quite fit. A must-listen for anyone trying to understand the real economy behind the headline numbers. #StagflationConversations #Economics #LongTermUnemployment #Stagflation #LaborMarket #JOLTS #JoblessClaims #StructuralUnemployment #FedPolicy #CPI #GDPGrowth #1970sEchoes #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LucasAndLuna #Macro #Inflation #LaborForce Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • How Stagflation Is Reshaping Tuition Reimbursement Programs

    How Stagflation Is Reshaping Tuition Reimbursement Programs
    2026/06/04
    Lucas and Luna examine how stagnant wages and persistent inflation are forcing companies to rethink tuition reimbursement benefits. With the unemployment rate at 4.3 percent and job openings surging to 7.6 million, employers are using education perks to attract and retain talent. But as budgets tighten in a slow-growth environment, some firms are capping benefits or shifting to shorter-term credentials. The hosts explore the trade-offs for workers and companies, drawing on data from the latest JOLTS report and CPI figures showing core inflation above 3 percent. They also discuss the hidden costs of long-term unemployment and how education benefits might be a lifeline for displaced workers. #Stagflation #TuitionReimbursement #EmployeeBenefits #Inflation #SlowGrowth #LaborMarket #JOLTS #CPI #Unemployment #Retention #Upskilling #Credentials #HumanResources #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #StagflationConversations #EducationBenefits Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 分
  • Why Stagflation Is Driving a Boom in Rental Furniture Subscriptions

    Why Stagflation Is Driving a Boom in Rental Furniture Subscriptions
    2026/06/04
    In this episode of Stagflation Conversations with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how stagflation is fueling a surge in furniture rental subscriptions. With high inflation, slow growth, and rising interest rates, consumers are increasingly opting for monthly payments on sofas, beds, and dining sets rather than making large upfront purchases. The hosts reference recent data showing job openings at 7.6 million and average hourly earnings at $37.40, which, when combined with persistent inflation, make cash-intensive purchases harder to justify. They discuss how companies like Feather and CORT have grown by offering flexibility during economic uncertainty, and how this trend mirrors the broader shift from ownership to access in durable goods. Lucas contrasts the total cost of ownership versus renting over five years, highlighting how for many households, renting furniture now makes financial sense even in the long run. The episode also touches on the implications for traditional furniture retailers and the broader economy. A donation segment near the end reminds listeners that the show is ad-free and supported by contributions at buymeacoffee.com/fexingo. #StagflationConversations #Stagflation #RentalFurniture #Feather #CORT #ConsumerBehavior #Inflation #SlowGrowth #SubscriptionEconomy #RentalTrends #FurnitureIndustry #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LucasAndLuna #JobOpenings #InflationData #DurableGoods Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • Why Stagflation Is Reshaping Industrial Real Estate

    Why Stagflation Is Reshaping Industrial Real Estate
    2026/06/03
    Episode 29 of Stagflation Conversations with Fexingo dives into a corner of the economy that rarely makes headlines but is quietly being turned inside out by persistent high inflation and sluggish growth: industrial real estate. With core CPI still running at 3.2% and real GDP growth barely positive, the warehouse-and-factory floor has become a strange battleground. Lucas and Luna break down a specific case: how a mid-size logistics firm in Ohio just signed a 15-year lease at a 40% premium over its previous rent, and what that tells us about the broader shift. They connect the dots from rising construction costs and labor shortages to the surge in vacancy rates for older industrial properties, and explain why landlords are now demanding shorter lease terms and automatic rent escalators tied to CPI. The episode also touches on the ripple effects for small manufacturers and e-commerce fulfillment, and what the data says about the future of the industrial real estate market. No abstraction, just a concrete look at how stagflation is rewriting the rules for a sector worth over $1.5 trillion. #StagflationConversations #IndustrialRealEstate #CommercialRealEstate #Inflation #SlowGrowth #WarehouseMarket #Logistics #CPI #LeaseTerms #Manufacturing #ECommerce #Ohio #ConstructionCosts #VacancyRates #RealGDP #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • How Stagflation Is Reshaping the Pet Food Industry

    How Stagflation Is Reshaping the Pet Food Industry
    2026/06/03
    Episode 28 of Stagflation Conversations with Fexingo. Lucas and Luna explore how persistent inflation and slow growth are squeezing the pet food industry. With the year-over-year CPI for pet food running at 8.6% — well above overall inflation — households are trading down from premium brands to private-label kibble. Major manufacturers like Nestlé Purina and Mars are seeing volume declines even as revenue rises. Meanwhile, startups focused on fresh and raw diets face a capital crunch. The hosts discuss how the 'humanization of pets' trend is hitting a stagflation wall, and what the shift means for pet nutrition, grocery margins, and the broader consumer economy. Anchored to the latest economic data as of June 3, 2026, including the April CPI print and the surprisingly strong JOLTS job openings figure. #Stagflation #PetFood #Inflation #ConsumerSpending #PrivateLabel #NestléPurina #MarsPetcare #PetEconomy #CPI #JOLTS #Economics #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #CostOfLiving #SupplyChain #StartupFunding #PetNutrition #TradingDown Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • How Stagflation Is Reshaping the Auto Insurance Industry

    How Stagflation Is Reshaping the Auto Insurance Industry
    2026/06/02
    In this episode of Stagflation Conversations with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how persistent high inflation and sluggish growth are upending the auto insurance market. With core inflation at 3.3% and real GDP growth limping at 1.6%, insurers face surging repair costs, rising medical payouts, and a claims frequency that defies recession logic. Lucas breaks down how State Farm and Allstate are hiking premiums by double digits, yet still losing underwriting margins. Luna points out that the JOLTS report showing 7.6 million job openings signals more drivers on the road, pushing claim volumes up. They also discuss the role of parts shortages from the Iran conflict, and why some regional insurers are pulling out of states entirely. The conversation closes with a look at newer pay-per-mile insurers like Metromile that may gain traction if premiums keep climbing. A sharp, data-driven look at a sector most drivers are feeling in their wallets. #Stagflation #AutoInsurance #Inflation #InsurancePremiums #StateFarm #Allstate #Metromile #UsedCarParts #IranWar #SupplyChain #Underwriting #PayPerMile #InsuranceRates #JOLTS #ClaimsCosts #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • Why Stagflation Is Driving a Boom in Barter Networks

    Why Stagflation Is Driving a Boom in Barter Networks
    2026/06/02
    Episode 26 of Stagflation Conversations explores the quiet resurgence of barter networks as inflation and slow growth squeeze cash flow. Lucas and Luna dig into new data from the International Reciprocal Trade Association showing a 34% jump in barter transactions among small businesses since 2024. They discuss how platforms like Tradebank and IMS are seeing membership spikes, why a Tennessee HVAC contractor swapped furnace repairs for legal services, and what this tells us about trust in the dollar. Grounded in today's CPI of 332.4 and a 4.3% unemployment rate, the episode connects a 1970s survival tactic to a 2026 adaptation—without romanticizing it. A sharp, specific look at how people are rewriting the rules of exchange when money doesn't stretch as far. #Barter #Stagflation #Inflation #SmallBusiness #Economics #Tradebank #IRTA #CashFlow #InformalEconomy #AlternativeCurrency #SupplyChain #1970sEchoes #Hyperinflation #Trust #B2BNetworks #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #LucasAndLuna Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分