Inflation? Why Thanksgiving is cheaper this year (and what that says about the economy)

Inflation? Why Thanksgiving is cheaper this year (and what that says about the economy)

Let’s begin with the headline. The average cost of the classic Thanksgiving dinner for ten has dipped a few percentage points. The centrepiece of this softened inflation narrative is the turkey. A standard bird is significantly cheaper this year — the sharpest drop in years — and it has lowered the overall cost of the meal.