Ritchie Torres vs Scott Bessent: Nominal vs Real Wages Exposed in Congressional Exchange

Ritchie Torres vs Scott Bessent: Nominal vs Real Wages Exposed in Congressional Exchange A heated congressional exchange as Ritchie Torres presses Scott Bessent on nominal vs real wages, inflation, and the stock market vs workers divide. Topics covered: 5.5% nominal wage claim, 3.9% inflation impact, 0.5% cumulative real wage growth vs 20% S&P 500 growth, energy-driven CPI spike, Fed data on equity ownership, and manufacturing and gas price context since January 2025. This is a fact-based breakdown of the Treasury Secretary testimony, not the full hearing. Includes added charts and independent economist analysis for context. #RitchieTorres #ScottBessent #KShapedEconomy #CongressHearing #TreasurySecretary #Inflation #WageGrowth #StockMarket #USPolitics #Economy