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Wages are being eroded by upfront taxation and inflation, with shelter and grocery costs outpacing pay increases. The article highlights pressure on household budgets and the risk that even a single layoff can undo years of savings. Overall, it frames a cautious consumer backdrop with little direct near-term market impact.

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Wages are being eroded by upfront taxation and inflation, with shelter and grocery costs outpacing pay increases. The article highlights pressure on household budgets and the risk that even a single layoff can undo years of savings. Overall, it frames a cautious consumer backdrop with little direct near-term market impact.