**Headline:** Inflation’s Back, and Guess Who’s Feeling It?
The personal consumption expenditure index, which the Federal Reserve loves to tout as its go-to measure for inflation, just jumped 4.1% year-over-year. That’s right, folks, the highest it’s been in three years. But don’t worry, the folks at the Fed will tell you it’s all under control.
Meanwhile, CBS News has a senior correspondent ready to give you the scoop—because nothing says “trustworthy” like a corporate news anchor discussing your rising grocery bills. Just imagine the conversation: “Hey, have you noticed how much more expensive everything is? Well, you shouldn’t worry too much; the experts are on it.”
So, here we are, watching prices climb like they’re running a marathon, while officials pat themselves on the back for a job well done. But sure, let’s just keep our heads down and pretend this inflation surge is just a bump in the road, shall we?
Is it any wonder people are feeling the pinch? Or are we just expected to be grateful for the privilege of paying more for less?
By Admin | Published: June 25, 2026 at 9:17 pm
