The [4.2% inflation narrative](https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-4-2-inflation-rate-is-a-bummer-but-the-worst-might-be-over-ef27170d?mod=mw_rss_topstories) focuses on oil and tariffs, but the real margin killer is buried in the wage data: [in-demand jobs paying $100K+ with raises outpacing inflation](https://www.marketwatch.com/story/these-in-demand-jobs-pay-over-100-000-and-offer-raises-that-keep-ahead-of-inflation-29c2ad1a?mod=mw_rss_topstories).

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