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How Your Raise Is Finally Beating the Cost of a Laptop
In this episode of Wages and Prices, Lucas and Luna examine a surprising trend: while import prices from China have surged to their highest since 2008, laptop prices have actually fallen. With average hourly earnings now at $37.60 and CPI declining, workers are finally gaining purchasing power on big-ticket electronics. The hosts unpack the data, explore the role of tariffs and global supply chains, and explain why your next laptop might feel a little more affordable—even if the economy feels uncertain.
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