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Inflation is outpacing wage growth again, squeezing Americans’ paychecks

CNBC Finance September 12, 2026 · 12:49 pm Read Original
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Inflation is outpacing wage growth again, squeezing Americans’ paychecks

In August, consumer prices rose 3.4% over the past year while wages increased just 3.1%.

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Source CNBC Finance
Published Sep 12, 2026 · 12:49 pm
Article ID 5fhsuwg
Original URL Open source
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Strong Bullish 89.7
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