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Average Pay Rises, Struggles Against Inflation in December

1/12/2025

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In December, average weekly pay for Americans increased by 0.28%, closely aligning with inflation at 0.3%.
Wage growth varied by industry; transportation and warehousing rose by 1.16%, while wholesale trade fell by 0.18%.
Several sectors struggled to keep pace with inflation, affecting real earnings.
The labor market showed strength with unexpected job growth, prompting speculation on future Fed interest rate cuts.

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Story summary

In December, average weekly pay for Americans increased by 0.28%, closely aligning with inflation at 0.3%.
Wage growth varied by industry; transportation and warehousing rose by 1.16%, while wholesale trade fell by 0.18%.
Several sectors struggled to keep pace with inflation, affecting real earnings.
The labor market showed strength with unexpected job growth, prompting speculation on future Fed interest rate cuts.