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Inflation is outpacing wage growth again, squeezing Americans’ paychecks

Saturday, September 12, 2026


Consumer prices rose 3.4% over the past year as of August, while wages increased 3.1% over the same period, according to available data.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/12/inflation-is-outpacing-wage-growth-again-squeezing-americans-paychecks.html

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