Wage gains have outpaced inflation for nearly three years. The war could quickly change that

CNN·Apr 9

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Inflation surged to 3.8% in April, its highest level in nearly three years

NBC News·May 12

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Inflation Outpaces Wage Growth for First Time Since 2023

National Association of Home Builders | NAHB·May 13

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Inflation erases wage gains for first time in 3 years

Morning Brew·May 12

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Inflation Outpaced Wage Growth in April

Eye On Housing·May 12

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Inflation outpacing wage growth for first time in 3 years

NewsNation·May 12

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Inflation hits 3.8%, outpaces wage growth for first time in 3 years

Retail Dive·May 12

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Need to Know Briefing | May 18, 2026: Inflation Just Erased Three Years of Wage Gains

Kelly Services·Jun 9

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Inflation could hit 4% next month and stay elevated for rest of year, economist warns

PBS·May 12