[QUOTE=All 5 Stages;3475739]Another CPI increase ... 8.5% YoY. It's going to take a large number on signing date just to make up for inflation.

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https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/us-consumer-price-inflation-slows-july-real-wages-continue-tumble[/QUOTE]

Thats not how that works. It’s not “another” increase. In fact, with the CPI lower this month, the required raise to keep up with inflation overall would be smaller. Just saying.