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Why Your Wage Growth Feels Slower Than Inflation
In this episode of Inflation Explained, Lucas and Luna dig into a paradox that's frustrating millions of workers: the official CPI says inflation cooled to 3.5% in June 2026, yet most people's raises aren't keeping pace with their actual cost of living increases. Using fresh data on wage growth, housing, and services inflation, they explain why headline CPI understates the hit to household budgets—and how the gap between national averages and personal experience is wider than ever. The hosts break down the specific categories where prices are still climbing fast, from rent to…
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