17:I[66739,["/_next/static/chunks/0.3dg.jzl0xwf.js?dpl=dpl_ADavNnop8X1LgnurSAwpmKs3ySqi","/_next/static/chunks/05hx6kuf6-oy4.js?dpl=dpl_ADavNnop8X1LgnurSAwpmKs3ySqi","/_next/static/chunks/0e~mn1op2jzz5.js?dpl=dpl_ADavNnop8X1LgnurSAwpmKs3ySqi","/_next/static/chunks/0juapqyy99ga..js?dpl=dpl_ADavNnop8X1LgnurSAwpmKs3ySqi","/_next/static/chunks/09-r7sdqv1jf4.js?dpl=dpl_ADavNnop8X1LgnurSAwpmKs3ySqi","/_next/static/chunks/06dn~uer6.43l.js?dpl=dpl_ADavNnop8X1LgnurSAwpmKs3ySqi"],"default"] 19:I[38632,["/_next/static/chunks/0qqtp3r0h7kah.js?dpl=dpl_ADavNnop8X1LgnurSAwpmKs3ySqi","/_next/static/chunks/0iukvycbd42rl.js?dpl=dpl_ADavNnop8X1LgnurSAwpmKs3ySqi"],"IconMark"] 18:T537,It is all in the numbers: the economy is doing really well. Workers are raises are outpacing inflation and unemployment is still near historic lows. But how people feel about it all is a messier, very political story.

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Wages Up. Inflation Down. Strong Economy? Depends Who You Ask.

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Wages Up. Inflation Down. Strong Economy? Depends Who You Ask.