When it comes to measuring economic pain, the cost of a humble breakfast sandwich might not be top of mind. But Bloomberg has an index that tracks the rising cost of a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich, plus a cup of coffee. And this year, it’s reached record highs. 

On today’s Big Take podcast, we hear from people up and down the BEC supply chain — from a wheat farmer to a coffee roaster to a guy who turned his life-long love of eggs into a career. What does the most important meal of the day tell us about inflation, supply and demand, and the complexities of financial markets? More importantly: how did this sandwich get so expensive?

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Read more: A Classic New York Cheap Breakfast Hits $8 on Steep Eggs Prices

Further listening: Why Eggs Are So Expensive Right Now

When it comes to measuring economic pain, the cost of a humble breakfast sandwich might not be top of mind. But Bloomberg has an index that tracks the rising cost of a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich, plus a cup of coffee. And this year, it&rsquo;s reached record highs.&nbsp;
On today&rsquo;s Big Take podcast, we hear from people up and down the BEC supply chain &mdash; from a wheat farmer to a coffee roaster to a guy who turned his life-long love of eggs into a career. What does the most important meal of the day tell us about inflation, supply and demand, and the complexities of financial markets? More importantly: how did this sandwich get so expensive?
Follow the BEC Index on the Bloomberg Terminal:&nbsp;{ECAN US BEC&lt;Go&gt;}
Read more: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-07/new-york-cheap-breakfast-of-bacon-eggs-cheese-hits-8-price-tag?srnd=undefined">A Classic New York Cheap Breakfast Hits $8 on Steep Eggs Prices</a>
Further listening:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.podtrac.com/jff4op9a">Why Eggs Are So Expensive Right Now</a>

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Forget the S&P or CPI. Meet the Bacon Egg and Cheese Index

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