Why Your Raise Is Finally Beating Streaming Subscriptions

In this episode of Wages and Prices with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how recent wage growth is finally outpacing the cost of streaming subscriptions. With average hourly earnings hitting $37.60 in June 2026 while streaming prices remain relatively flat, consumers are seeing real gains in purchasing power for digital entertainment. The hosts examine why services like Netflix and Disney+ have held the line on prices, the role of ad-supported tiers and competition, and what this means for household budgets. They also touch on broader economic indicators, including a slight dip in CPI and steady core inflation, and how the streaming market exemplifies a rare case of consumer-friendly pricing in today's economy. #WageGrowth #StreamingSubscriptions #RealWages #Inflation #ConsumerPriceIndex #Earnings #PurchasingPower #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Podcast #CostOfLiving #PayRaises #Workers #Subscriptions #Netflix #DisneyPlus #PriceStability Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo