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The Dealer Download Powered by RS&I – 2/17 “Inflation is Falling but Prices Aren't”

Inflation is falling - but customers still don’t feel relief. In this episode of The Dealer Download, we break down the disconnect between improving inflation data and the financial reality consumers still face every day. Even as the Consumer Price Index slows toward the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, prices remain far higher than they were just a few years ago and that continues to shape buying decisions. Customers aren’t eliminating essential services like internet and wireless. They’re optimizing them. They’re looking for value, predictability, and trusted guidance. This creates a powerful opportunity for Authorized Dealers. In this episode, we cover: • Why inflation slowing doesn’t mean prices are falling • The “Chocolate Effect” - why consumer prices stay high even when costs drop • How consumer psychology shifts during high-cost environments • Why trust-based selling becomes more effective during economic pressure • How Authorized Dealers can position connectivity as essential infrastructure • Why economic uncertainty creates opportunity for value-driven dealers For Authorized Dealers selling wireless, fiber, smart home security, and connectivity solutions, this episode focuses on positioning value, building trust, and helping customers make smarter long-term decisions. Hosted by Michael Shiverdecker Powered by RS&I Subscribe to The Dealer Download for insight on connectivity, consumer behavior, and dealer growth strategy. Visit https://www.rsiinc.com Full Source List & References Axios — Inflation slows, but consumers still feel pressure https://www.axios.com Axios Markets — Cocoa prices falling but retail prices remain elevated https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axi... U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Consumer Price Index (CPI) Data https://www.bls.gov/cpi/ Federal Reserve Bank of New York — Tariff pass-through impact on consumers https://www.newyorkfed.org/research Fitch Ratings — Inflation analysis and tariff-related price pressures https://www.fitchratings.com/research Federal Reserve — Inflation outlook and consumer impact commentary https://www.federalreserve.gov #TheDealerDownload #AuthorizedDealers #Inflation #ConsumerBehavior #DealerStrategy #SalesStrategy #FiberInternet #Wireless #Connectivity #SmartHome #EconomicTrends #TrustBasedSelling #RSIInsights #Broadband #2026Trends