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Wages rose 3.1%. Why purchasing power still fell
Today’s labor-cost report separates cash pay from benefits. Here is what the figures mean for raises, health costs and household spending.
October 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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Today’s labor-cost report separates cash pay from benefits. Here is what the figures mean for raises, health costs and household spending.