Fact vs. Spin: Are Real Incomes Really "Climbing" After September's CPI? Here Is What BLS Says

On Wednesday, NEC Director Kevin Hassett said "real incomes are climbing" and "incomes are up more" than prices. The same morning, BLS Real Earnings showed real hourly pay down 0.5% in September and 0.7% over the year.

By By Clara Hughes, Chief Opinion Editor