{
  "id": 11494870,
  "title": "Your coffee costs ₹180. Economists say its progress",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/your-coffee-costs-180-economists-say-its-progress",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-02T17:51:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/bliss-of-everyday-life/levelled-playing-field/articleshow/134644706.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the wake of a dramatic capital outflow, economists are now focusing their attention on the rising costs of daily essentials, such as a cup of coffee. The rapid departure of foreign investors has left domestic ones to celebrate the seemingly positive market conditions. However, the impact on the average citizen is becoming increasingly evident, with everyday expenses skyrocketing.\n\nOne man expressed his frustration over the increased price of his morning coffee, which had risen from ₹100 to ₹180. He pointed to the inflation that has affected his life, as well as the rising cost of his rent, which has increased by 30%. The economist attempted to explain these phenomena as part of a healthy market adjustment, attributing the higher prices to inflation and asset-price pressures.\n\nDespite the economist's reassurance, the man questioned the practicality of the situation, wondering if he could pay his rent using the value of the coffee he now can no longer afford. The economist politely dismissed his proposal, emphasizing that the macroeconomic adjustment, though fascinating from a theoretical standpoint, was not an easy fix for the man's everyday financial struggles.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}