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The Wage-Price Squeeze That Isn't About Rent
In this episode of Wages and Prices with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna unpack why purchasing power feels stuck despite rising paychecks. They focus on the hidden erosion of real wages caused by sticky service costs and the divergence between headline CPI and core PCE data from mid-2026. Using specific employment cost indices and median weekly earnings figures, they explore how workers are navigating a market where goods prices stabilize but essential services remain expensive. The conversation drills into the structural shift in consumer spending, offering a clear look at where money is actually…
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