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The average hourly wage gain of 3.5% from a year earlier matches inflation of 3.5% over the same period.
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Who
Donald Trump
What
The average hourly wage gain of 3.5% from a year earlier matches inflation of 3.5% over the same period.
When
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:11:46 GMT · 2h 2m ago
Where
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Why
The source does not specify a reason for the wage growth matching inflation.
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Average hourly wages in the US have increased by 3.5% over the past year, a rate that exactly matches the inflation rate for the same period. This indicates that real wages have not significantly changed.
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