Pay Raises Are Finally Beating Inflation

Jul 19, 2023, 07:00 AM

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Americans’ hourly wages rose an average of 4% in June, outpacing the current 3% rate of inflation. WSJ economics reporter Amara Omeokwe joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why that doesn’t necessarily mean more spending power for consumers.

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Americans’ hourly wages rose an average of 4% in June, outpacing the current 3% rate of inflation. WSJ economics reporter Amara Omeokwe joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why that doesn’t necessarily mean more spending power for consumers.

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