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US Job Gains Slow to 223K in December Hitting 2-Year Low

US Job Gains Slow to 223K in December Hitting 2-Year Low
US Job Gains Slow to 223K in December Hitting 2-Year Low
January 06, 2023  |  Economy

The U.S. economy added 223,000 non-farm jobs in December. This was ahead of consensus estimates but lower than the average monthly gain of 375,000 recorded...

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Consumers Say Inflation Twice as Bad as Government Reports
Consumers Say Inflation Twice as Bad as Government Reports
December 09, 2022  |  Economy

Perception is hitting harder than reality for consumers, as inflation levels balloon to historic highs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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US Added 263,000 Jobs in November, Led by Hospitality Sector
US Added 263,000 Jobs in November, Led by Hospitality Sector
December 02, 2022  |  Economy

The U.S. economy added 263,000 non-farm jobs in November. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Softening September Job Gains Led by Healthcare, Hospitality
Softening September Job Gains Led by Healthcare, Hospitality
October 07, 2022  |  Economy

While overall job gains softened in September, non-farm employment rebounded to pre-pandemic levels from August, up 263,000 from 315,000, with the biggest gains in healthcare,...

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Inflation Higher than Expected; Food Prices up 11.4% Over Last Year
Inflation Higher than Expected; Food Prices up 11.4% Over Last Year
September 13, 2022  |  Economy

The annual inflation rate in the U.S. eased for the second consecutive month in August, to 8.3%, the lowest reading in six months but missing...

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Professional, Business Services Lead August Payroll Gains
Professional, Business Services Lead August Payroll Gains
September 02, 2022  |  Economy

Employers added 315,000 jobs last month, with the strongest gains in professional and business services, which added 68,000 jobs, led by computer systems design and...

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Stressed Consumers Get Some Relief As July Inflation Dips to 8.5%
Stressed Consumers Get Some Relief As July Inflation Dips to 8.5%
August 10, 2022  |  Economy

The government’s closely watched CPI report showed Wednesday (Aug 10) that inflation eased to 8.5% in July, marking a larger than expected dip from the...

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Business Services Posts Big Gains Amid Continuing Job Market Growth
Business Services Posts Big Gains Amid Continuing Job Market Growth
July 08, 2022  |  Economy

The professional and business services sector posted the biggest gains last month, adding 74,000 jobs to the overall 372,000 in new openings, while the unemployment...

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