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real wages

[ree-uhl, reel] / ˈri əl, ril /
NOUN
purchasing power
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That reflects the risk that higher fuel prices will erode gains in real wages and make households more cautious.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“Even if the war ends quickly, the economy will likely take some time to reset, and real wages may take a hit until then,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

The decrease in real wages is “a big turnaround from the past few years, when wages were growing well above inflation for most workers.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Consumer spending, two-thirds of US GDP, is pressured by falling real wages; AI enthusiasm also appears shaky.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

In 2004, Brazil enjoyed more robust growth that yielded   increases in employment and real wages.

From The 2005 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency




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