real wages

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Italy is the only EU country where real wages have declined since 1990, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

From Barron's

“Now, Americans are overwhelmingly concerned about their current economic situation. Prices are up 16.9% and real wages are down around 3% since Biden took office as Americans — whose credit card debt is at a record high — are being punished by the highest interest rates in 22 years,” the report said.

From Washington Times

Biden is so out of touch with the American people that he thinks higher gas prices, lower real wages, surging interest rates, and sky-high costs on everyday goods warrants a victory lap,” noted committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel in a written statement.

From Washington Times

“Prices are up, real wages are down, and cartels are thriving – that’s Bidenomics.”

From Washington Times

In London, real wages are expected to be 7% higher by the end of next year than they were in 2019 - whereas in regions such as the West Midlands they are forecast to be 5% lower, its analysts said.

From BBC