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US grocery prices follow 'rockets and feathers' pattern, consumers shift behavior

Grocery prices in the U.S. have followed a pattern of rapid increases followed by slow declines, a phenomenon economists call "rockets and feathers." Despite inflation slowing, prices remain elevated due to compounding post-pandemic shocks, geopolitical events, and supply chain issues. Consumers are responding by reducing purchases, seeking discounts, and opting for store brands, while retailers are hesitant to lower prices to maintain profit margins. AI

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US grocery prices follow 'rockets and feathers' pattern, consumers shift behavior

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Dee-Ann Durbin, The Associated Press ·

    ‘Rockets and feathers’: Economists say grocery prices shoot up like the first, fall like the second

    “I think the public is coming to grips with, ‘Well, I’m hearing inflation has slowed, but things aren’t getting any cheaper.’"