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Consumers’ Mixed Economic Sentiments Hurt by Inflation, Lifted by Labor

Consumers’ Mixed Economic Sentiments Hurt by Inflation, Lifted by Labor
Consumers’ Mixed Economic Sentiments Hurt by Inflation, Lifted by Labor
July 30, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

As consumers look at their economic prospects, they are torn between factors pulling them in different directions, feeling relatively confident about the job market but...

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Insured Unemployment Number Reaches Highest Level Since 2021
Insured Unemployment Number Reaches Highest Level Since 2021
June 27, 2024  |  Economy

The number of people receiving unemployment benefits reached its highest level in over two years. The insured unemployment number for the week ended June 15...

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Yellen: US Labor Market Has Become ‘More Normal’
Yellen: US Labor Market Has Become ‘More Normal’
June 13, 2024  |  Economy

America’s job market is starting to resemble its pre-pandemic self, says Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. Speaking to CNBC Thursday (June 13), Yellen also noted that cooling...

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Job Creation Slows Amid Big Cuts in Manufacturing
Job Creation Slows Amid Big Cuts in Manufacturing
June 05, 2024  |  Economy

Job creation in the U.S. is demonstrating signs of slowing as wages remain flat. That’s according to the monthly report on private sector employment released...

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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. There were 8.1 million job openings available on the last business...

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Federal Reserve Reports ‘Slight or Modest Growth’ in Economic Activity
Federal Reserve Reports ‘Slight or Modest Growth’ in Economic Activity
May 29, 2024  |  Economy

Economic activity in the United States expanded from early April to mid-May, though it varied in different industries and Federal Reserve districts. While 10 of...

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Initial Claims for Unemployment Drop by 18,000
Initial Claims for Unemployment Drop by 18,000
January 04, 2024  |  Economy

The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance dropped to 202,000 during the week ended Saturday (Dec. 30). That total was 18,000 less than the...

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Number of Job Openings Remained Steady in November
Number of Job Openings Remained Steady in November
January 03, 2024  |  Economy

The number of job openings in the United States was little changed in November, while the number of hires and total job separations decreased. On...

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