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The Productivity Wage Gap in 2026
Lucas and Luna dissect the widening disconnect between corporate productivity gains and stagnant real wages in September 2026. With core CPI holding at 337.8 and average hourly earnings climbing to just 37.80, they explore why service-sector workers are seeing their purchasing power erode despite headline inflation cooling. The conversation anchors on the Employment Cost Index data from April and recent industrial profit trends in China, revealing how efficiency is being captured by margins rather than paychecks. Listeners will learn the specific mechanics of the wage-price squeeze that…
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