随着美国经济实体展现出新的经济实力，美国人的工资也随之增长。

Economic Growth Indicators - Recent economic data indicates strong growth in the U.S. economy, with increases in real income, retail sales, and home purchases despite some adverse factors [1][3] - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 1.42% increase in average weekly earnings adjusted for inflation from January to December 2025 [1] - Retail spending in November rose by 3.3% year-over-year and 0.6% month-over-month, slightly exceeding economists' expectations [1] Housing Market Dynamics - The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported a 5.1% increase in existing home sales in December, attributed to declining mortgage rates [1][6] - The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage was 6.19% in December, down from 6.24% in November and 6.72% a year earlier [2] - NAR's chief economist noted that while 2025 will be challenging for homebuyers due to high prices and low sales volume, the housing market conditions began to improve in Q4 as mortgage rates decreased and price growth slowed [2] Inflation Trends - Inflation remains a concern, with the consumer price index (CPI) showing a 0.3% month-over-month increase in December and a 2.7% year-over-year increase [2] - The core CPI, excluding volatile food and energy prices, rose by 0.2% in December and 2.6% year-over-year [4] - Despite the recent economic growth, inflation rates are still significantly above the Federal Reserve's long-term target of 2%, complicating the central bank's dual mandate of price stability and full employment [6]