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As Hiring Stalls, Will Consumers Pull Back on Spending?

As Hiring Stalls, Will Consumers Pull Back on Spending?
As Hiring Stalls, Will Consumers Pull Back on Spending?
January 07, 2025  |  Economy

Job openings were up in November, but so were layoffs, and the pace of quitting fell too … all of which, for November’s government data,...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Eye Job Changes as Labor Market Shows Strength
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Eye Job Changes as Labor Market Shows Strength
December 06, 2024  |  Economy

It’s a natural reflex, part of human nature: When the pressure’s on, we look to a solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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BLS Implementing Backups to Ensure Data Released on Time
BLS Implementing Backups to Ensure Data Released on Time
August 28, 2024  |  Economy

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is changing how it announces data after an incident in which a data release was delayed but the information was...

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Wholesale Prices Rose 0.2% in June, Exceeding Economists’ Expectations
Wholesale Prices Rose 0.2% in June, Exceeding Economists’ Expectations
July 12, 2024  |  Economy

The Producer Price Index (PPI), which measures wholesale prices, rose in June after seeing no change in May. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Job Openings Slip 4.8% in April, Signaling Cooler Labor Market
Job Openings Slip 4.8% in April, Signaling Cooler Labor Market
June 04, 2024  |  Economy

The number of job openings in the United States declined by 4.8% in April. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Inflation’s Still With Us as Food and Shelter Were Pricier in January 
Inflation’s Still With Us as Food and Shelter Were Pricier in January 
February 13, 2024  |  Economy

The latest data from the government on consumer prices indicates a bit of weary truth: Inflation’s settled in, seemingly for the long haul. Get the Full...

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Markups by Auto Dealers Helped Fuel Inflation, Government Study Shows
Markups by Auto Dealers Helped Fuel Inflation, Government Study Shows
April 23, 2023  |  Economy

New government research shows that markups on new vehicles helped drive the inflation plaguing consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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US Adds 311,000 Jobs in February, Lagging Behind Six-Month Average
US Adds 311,000 Jobs in February, Lagging Behind Six-Month Average
March 10, 2023  |  Economy

Job growth continued but slowed as the U.S. added 311,000 jobs in February. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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