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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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CNBCSep 12, 2026, 12:49 PM

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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