Wage Growth Wiped Out by Rising Inflation

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Tags: The Fed, U.S. Economy

10/16/2026 Ryan McMaken

New price inflation data from the federal government shows that rising prices are outpacing wage growth yet again. Overall inflation is broader and bigger than forecasters have expected, and it’s not just being caused by the War in Iran.

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