[New] Economists surveyed by Reuters forecast monthly inflation at a median of 4.32% in January, reflecting the immediate impact of new-year price adjustments and a 27% increase in the minimum wage for 2026.
P.A. Turkey
[New] In California, paid leave benefits will increase through higher wage-replacement rates under both the Paid Family Leave and State Disability Insurance (SDI) programs.
Exit Planning Exchange
[New] Labour Shortage: Employment of HVAC mechanics and installers is projected to grow by 5% through 2031, but the skilled labour gap remains the #1 challenge for business owners.
BDR
[New] While many of 2026's Social Security adjustments provide welcome increases in benefits and updated earnings limits, one adjustment stands out because it will reduce take-home pay for higher wage earners: the Social Security wage base limit is rising.
Economic Times
[New] U.S. employer health insurance premiums are projected to rise by approximately 6 to 7%, driven by specialty drugs, wage inflation, and higher utilization.
Inflo Health
[New] New wage hikes in effect in 2026 will raise pay and help Americans struggling with rising costs.
MinimumWage.com
Experts expect activity to pick up in 2026 due to a massive programme of government investment in defence and infrastructure, as well as rising domestic demand linked to stable inflation and wage rises.
Yahoo Finance
Wage growth, AI After several years of elevated pay gains, Deloitte expects wage growth to remain under control in 2026.
Career Compass Canada
Business groups warn Scotland's tax divergence risks driving workers away, raising employment costs and weakening competitiveness.
CPA | The Credit Protection Association
In 2026, nearly 250 million Americans will face out-of-pocket premium increases for health coverage that are multiple times greater than general inflation, projected private wage and salary growth, and the 2026 Social Security benefit increase, all of which average 3%.
The Century Foundation
Renewed wage gains could point to sticky inflation that will curb how soon the Fed might cut rates again. / USA
BlackRock
New California employment statutes include significant changes that will reshape employment agreements, pay equity compliance, notice practices, data governance, and leave administration.
Winston & Strawn - Key California Labor and Employment
Measures of hiring, wage growth, and unemployment will help shape expectations around the pace and scope of further policy easing in 2026, particularly as officials continue to balance cooling inflation against signs of softening labour conditions.
Default
Hungary is a prime example, with salary increases projected at 6.4% in 2026, well above inflation, ensuring real wage growth.
WTW
Recent policy shifts have added to the opportunity: fiscal stimulus is aimed at bolstering domestic demand, and the Bank of Japan has moved further away from long-standing zero rates as inflation and wage growth broaden.
Blackstone
December employment data is unlikely to materially alter the Fed's stance, especially as wage growth remains elevated and upcoming CPI data is expected to show persistent inflation pressures. / USA
ETF Trends
Ohio ties its minimum wage to inflation, which means employers should expect gradual annual increases rather than sporadic large jumps.
CTR Payroll | HR
As Turkey moves into the new year, inflation trends will remain central to monetary policy decisions, wage negotiations, and broader economic planning.
P.A. Turkey
The upcoming week centers on inflation dynamics across major economies and critical US employment indicators that will shape monetary policy expectations heading into 2026.
IG
Last updated: 03 February 2026
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