Ordinary Americans are seeing tangible gains this year — purchasing power's climbed roughly $1,200. Friday's numbers backed this up pretty solidly: real wages jumped 2.5% over recent months. That's what happens when supply-side dynamics actually kick in and work their way through the economy. Not the flashiest headline, but the underlying trend tells a compelling story about actual household economics right now.
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PanicSeller69
· 12-11 10:19
Haha, really? I didn't feel it at all?
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pvt_key_collector
· 12-11 02:55
Wait, has the purchasing power really increased by $1200? Why haven't I felt it?
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SighingCashier
· 12-08 19:01
Uh, these numbers sound pretty good, but why do I still feel like my wallet isn't getting any fatter?
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DEXRobinHood
· 12-08 18:53
Haha, the supply side is really moving now, this is the solid stuff.
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FlyingLeek
· 12-08 18:50
Wait, does a 2.5% salary increase really keep up with inflation? Why do I feel like my wallet is still shrinking?
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ContractSurrender
· 12-08 18:39
Uh... purchasing power increased by $1200? Why the hell haven’t I felt it?
Ordinary Americans are seeing tangible gains this year — purchasing power's climbed roughly $1,200. Friday's numbers backed this up pretty solidly: real wages jumped 2.5% over recent months. That's what happens when supply-side dynamics actually kick in and work their way through the economy. Not the flashiest headline, but the underlying trend tells a compelling story about actual household economics right now.