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Wages and Prices Slow Unevenly, Reflecting ‘Rocky and Bumpy’ Economy

Key pay and inflation gauges have stayed stubbornly high as Federal Reserve officials consider when to stop raising interest rates.

By Ben Casselman and Jeanna Smialek

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Wages Continue to Grow, Good for Workers but a Worry for the Fed

Wages and salaries for workers rose 5.1 percent from a year earlier, which helps employees keep up with the rising cost of living but complicates the Federal Reserve’s efforts to tamp down inflation.

By Ben Casselman

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Wages and Prices Could Show a Cool-Down Before a Fed Meeting

Key wage and inflation gauges released on Friday are expected to moderate, which may give Federal Reserve officials comfort as they consider when to stop raising rates.

By Ben Casselman and Jeanna Smialek

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Julie Su Faces Senate Fight as Labor Dept. Nominee

Business groups are critical of the candidate, Julie Su, and key senators are wavering. The administration’s labor policies are central to the clash.

By Noam Scheiber

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