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Why Your Raise Is Finally Beating the Cost of a Pair of Jeans
In this episode of Wages and Prices, Lucas and Luna examine why your paycheck is finally outpacing the price of denim. Despite tariffs driving up import costs from China to their highest since 2008, the average price of a pair of jeans has barely budged. Meanwhile, average hourly earnings hit $37.60 in June, up from $37.51, and the Consumer Price Index actually fell 0.4% month over month. The hosts explain how retailers are absorbing tariff hikes, why apparel inflation has stayed cool, and what this means for your purchasing power. They also share how listener support via Buy Me a Coffee…
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