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Rising Inflation Is Squeezing the South

Rising Inflation Is Squeezing the South
Bloomberg Markets Tuesday 30 June 2026, 20:14 UTC 1 min read
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Jun 30th, 2026 Rising Inflation Is Squeezing the South The "Southern squeeze" is affecting the South, where the cost of living is rising and overall wages are failing to keep pace, with median household income in the South being about $76,000, well below the national average. This is forcing residents and businesses to make tough decisions. Brett Pulley reports for us from Atlanta.

Jun 30th, 2026 Rising Inflation Is Squeezing the South The "Southern squeeze" is affecting the South, where the cost of living is rising and overall wages are failing to keep pace, with median household income in the South being about $76,000, well below the national average. This is forcing residents and businesses to make tough decisions. Brett Pulley reports for us from Atlanta. [Image text:] Brett Pulley Bloomberg News Atlanta Bureau Chief Bloomberge Businessweek Families Feel Crunch Amid Inflation, Higher Energy Prices Daily
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