NYT
Worker Pay Isn’t Keeping Up With Inflation Once Again
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Worker wages increased at a slower rate than inflation in 2021-2022, and the pattern has resumed, according to new research. The research indicates that nominal wage gains have not matched the rate of price increases across consumer goods and services during both periods.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/business/inflation-worker-pay.html
