There was little change in job openings in January, as they increased by 396,000, rebounding from the five-year low recorded in December and reaching 6.9 million, according to Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) data published Friday (March 13) by the Bureau of Labor...
U.S. consumers are still spending, but their paychecks are having a hard time keeping up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...
A bill introduced in the New York City Council would make the city’s minimum wage the highest in the country, though it would still be below what some consider to be a living wage, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (March 12). Get the Full...
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How do Americans feel about the economy right now? That may depend on whether they remember the rise of disco and the fall of parachute pants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Americans’ expectations about their ability to switch jobs is at an all-time low. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....
The latest labor market figures delivered an unexpected turn, with payrolls shrinking in February and the unemployment rate ticking higher, raising new questions about whether consumer confidence and spending power can maintain their steadiness. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Companies in the S&P 500 consumer discretionary sector are lagging behind other sectors in earnings due tohigh costs and soft demand, Bloomberg reported Friday (March 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Wholesale used vehicle prices increased by 4% year over year in February, driven by warmer weather and larger-than-usual tax refunds, Cox Automotive reported Friday (March 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
