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Good news for the Fed, meh news for workers
Jan 6, 2023

Good news for the Fed, meh news for workers

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The pace of pay gains appears to be slowing. That's a pleasant surprise for inflation hawks, but it means workers are continuing to fall behind. Plus, unpacking the economic week that was.

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Kai Ryssdal speaks with Heather Long at The Washington Post and Ana Swanson at the New York Times about global trade and the continuing strength of the labor market.

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Wage growth slowed in December, pleasing inflation hawks

by Mitchell Hartman
Jan 6, 2023
Earnings have been rising quickly, but the cooler data may restrain the Federal Reserve's rate-hike campaign.
While workers have seen significant pay gains in the past year, real wages are down as a result of inflation.
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Sales of fully electric vehicles nearly doubled in 2022. Which carmakers came out on top?

by Matt Levin
Jan 6, 2023
EVs account for about 5% of car purchases, according to automotive website Edmunds. Rivals to Tesla are making inroads.
Tesla still holds an estimated 60% of the EV market, but its share has been declining.
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New California law promotes worker-owned businesses

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Jan 6, 2023
The model is attracting interest as a way for workers to share in a company's success.
The full staff of Proof Bakery after the business became a worker cooperative.
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Adventures in Housing

How a 24-year-old living with her parents spends her paychecks

by Maria Hollenhorst
Jan 6, 2023
After saving or investing around 40% of her income, Abigail Gomez has money left over for luxuries.
Abigail Gomez and her boyfriend, Kaden Cooper, in northern Utah. They hope to own a home together within the next year.
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