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Inflation has eaten up nearly all the raises of the past two years

Inflation has eaten up nearly all the raises of the past two years.

By · Published October 16, 2026  11:26 UTC · Updated October 16, 2026  12:24 UTC

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 5 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 14.
  • Primary Driver: Inflation has eaten up nearly all the raises of the past two years.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

As consumers feel the pinch of inflation, their purchasing power is decreasing. People are facing a pay cut in real terms, with the cost of living outpacing wage growth.

This has significant implications for workers who have received raises in the past two years. This has resulted in a decrease in consumer buying power, making it difficult for people to afford basic necessities.

The data highlights the stark reality of the situation, where workers are struggling to make ends meet despite receiving raises. The question remains: what can be done to address this issue and restore purchasing power for consumers?

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The obvious questions

What is the source of the issue?

Persistent inflation in the US economy

What is the impact on consumers?

Decreasing purchasing power and a pay cut in real terms

What evidence supports the claim?

Data from Business Insider and HuffPost shows that inflation has eaten up nearly all the raises of the past two years

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