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BLS Cancels 2 Economic Data News Releases After Government Shutdown
November 19, 2025

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will not issue two of its economic data news releases because of the lingering effects of the government shutdown that ended last week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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In the Year of the CEO, Convera Bets on Data and Discipline
November 19, 2025

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ADP Says Private Sector Job Losses Slowed to 2,500 Per Week
November 18, 2025

Private employers eliminated an average of 2,500 jobs a week during the four weeks ended Nov. 1, ADP said in a Tuesday (Nov. 18) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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BLS to Release September Employment Data on Nov. 20
November 14, 2025

September employment data that was delayed by the government shutdown is set to be released next week, but October data may never be released. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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White House: Shutdown Cause of Non-Release of October Jobs, Inflation Data
November 12, 2025

The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history has apparently led to an unprecedented gap in economic data. 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...

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NY Fed Prez Warns Affordability Pressures Threaten Economy
November 09, 2025

A leading Federal Reserve official warns that problems of poorer Americans could threaten economic growth. 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,...

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The Weekender: Turkey, Tech and the Price Tag of Gratitude
November 08, 2025

Suppose Thanksgiving is America’s annual CFO meeting, one part nostalgia, two parts spreadsheet. 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....

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Wages Lag, Wallets Tighten as Consumer Sentiment Slips Again
November 07, 2025

As the government shutdown loomed, PYMNTS Intelligence last month found consumers’ optimism about their financial stability weakened as income growth trailed rising expenses. Four in 10 consumers said their paychecks are not keeping up with higher prices, and more than half reported that inflation continued...

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AI and Cost-Cutting Lead to 175% Yearly Jump in Layoffs
November 06, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) and cost-reduction caused American employers to cut 153,074 jobs last month. 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...