Working-class wage gains outpace Iran war inflation, new data show
Working-class wage gains outpace Iran war inflation, new data show
WASHINGTON — Working-class Americans are faring well financially despite elevated inflation caused by the Iran war — with their wage gains significantly outpacing inflation over the past year, according to an analysis of data released this week. In the second quarter of 2026, ending in June, those at or below the national median income reported...
WASHINGTON — Working-class Americans are faring well financially despite elevated inflation caused by the Iran war — with their wage gains significantly outpacing inflation over the past year, according to an analysis of data released this week. In the second quarter of 2026, ending in June, those at or below the national median income reported...