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U.S. personal income rises in December; inflation adjusted gains remain flat

U.S. personal income rises in December; inflation adjusted gains remain flat

by Lillian Syme | Feb 23, 2026 | Featured, Personal Income

Household income continued to grow in December, but rising prices limited how far paychecks went, the latest sign that consumers are proceeding cautiously. Personal income rose 0.3 percent in December, down from November’s 0.4 percent increase, but on par with...
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