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wage

[weyj] / weɪdʒ /


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The U.S. labor market is ending 2025 on a sour note, with higher unemployment and shrinking wage growth, a dynamic that could potentially set up an even rougher 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal

You’ve got a relatively young City Council that has been pushing some very progressive goals, not just on housing, but also on minimum wage and other issues.

From Los Angeles Times

In recent years, states including Wisconsin, Michigan and Kentucky have waged similar battles over separation of powers.

From Salon

In recent months, while overall wage growth has slowed, sectors like utilities and food processing have experienced wage gains.

From Barron's

Valued at something like the average hourly wage and added to typical holiday spending, the implied resource cost of Christmas gift-giving, by my estimate, is roughly $1,500 to $2,300 per shopper.

From The Wall Street Journal