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Why Your Raise Is Finally Beating Grocery Prices
In episode 73 of Wages and Prices with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna examine a surprising shift: after years of grocery inflation outpacing wage gains, the trend has reversed. With average hourly earnings up to $37.50 and core CPI at 3.4%, wages are now growing faster than the cost of staples like eggs and bread. The hosts dig into Bureau of Labor Statistics data, break down the categories where shoppers are seeing relief, and discuss why this reversal matters for household budgets. They also explore whether this is a durable trend or a temporary reprieve, with a look at the impact of falling…
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