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Why Your Raise Stays Invisible When Inflation Is Sticky
Lucas and Luna dig into a frustrating reality of the current economy: wages are rising, but many workers still feel like they're treading water. Using the latest data from the April 2026 CPI and core PCE reports, they explain the gap between nominal wage growth and the sticky, persistent inflation in services like rent, insurance, and medical care. Lucas brings a concrete example: the median weekly earnings of $1,204 are up about 3.9% year-over-year, but core inflation is running at 3.3%, and for many households, the categories where they spend most—housing, healthcare, education—are…
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