John Gramlich: U.S. wage growth varies depending on inflation metric

John Gramlich: U.S. wage growth varies depending on inflation metric
U.S. wages versus inflation debate

John Gramlich raises the question of whether Americans' wages are keeping pace with inflation.

Gramlich points out that the answer depends on various factors, notably which inflation measure is used to evaluate wage increases.

Gramlich recently reported that food prices in U.S. cities have increased by 33% since early 2019, according to government data, compared to slower growth in previous years (read more). In a separate analysis, Pew Research data cited by Gramlich showed typical Polymarket users spent $600 with a net loss under $2 during a six-week period (full report). These findings provide further context to his ongoing coverage of economic trends affecting consumers.

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