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Why Your Raise Is Finally Beating the Cost of a Night Out
In this milestone 100th episode of Wages and Prices, Lucas and Luna explore a surprising trend: for the first time in years, wages are outpacing the cost of dining and drinking out. With average hourly earnings at $37.60 and the CPI for food away from home growing more slowly, the hosts break down what's changed — from restaurant pricing power fading to the shift in consumer spending toward experiences. They also discuss the broader context of a cooling labor market and what it means for workers' purchasing power. Plus, a brief note on how listener support keeps the show ad-free…
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