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Why Your Paycheck Feels Lighter Than It Should
We’re looking at the strange disconnect between August’s wage growth and the stubborn core CPI readings in September 2026. Lucas breaks down why real purchasing power is lagging despite headline gains, using the Employment Cost Index and breakeven inflation data to show where your money actually goes. Luna challenges the productivity narrative that’s supposed to be closing the gap. This isn’t just about rent or groceries anymore—it’s about the structural squeeze in service sectors and how global debt levels are quietly anchoring interest rates higher for longer.
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