Mmastodon BusinessEconomy first seen 16 h ago, last 1 h ago, peak #1
Real US wage growth flat since Trump's second term began
Original: Average hourly # earnings are now back to almost exactly where they were when # Trump was sworn into office for the seco
Average hourly earnings in the United States have fallen back to roughly the level recorded when Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term, meaning Americans have seen essentially no real wage growth during his presidency. Critics are citing the figure to dispute claims of a booming economy, noting that inflation has erased nominal pay gains since he returned to the White House.
Why now: The stagnation of real wages cuts against the administration's economic message, making it a talking point for critics.
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