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The Invisible Tax of Corporate Pricing Power
In October 2026, wage growth is ticking up while the Core CPI holds steady at 338.9, yet consumers feel poorer than ever. This episode explores the structural shift in pricing power: how companies are no longer just reacting to cost pressures but actively managing margins through subtle price hikes and service reductions. We examine why your grocery bill and insurance premiums keep rising even when headline inflation cools, focusing on the hidden gap between what workers earn and what businesses choose to charge. Using data from September’s Employment Cost Index and recent housing market…
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