US Labor Market: Unemployment Falls, But Wage Growth Lags Living Costs

US unemployment declined and job creation accelerated, yet real wages fail to keep pace with the cost of living, limiting workers' ability to switch jobs. The data suggests a resilient headline labor market masking underlying wage stagnation, which could temper consumer spending and inflation pressures.

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