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Spending Caution Sets In as Consumers Weigh Economic Outlook

Spending Caution Sets In as Consumers Weigh Economic Outlook
Spending Caution Sets In as Consumers Weigh Economic Outlook
January 29, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

The state and stability of one’s job — and by extension, earnings prospects — lies at the heart of consumers’ confidence over their own financial...

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Conference Board Reports Biggest Improvement in Employment Trends Since 2022
Conference Board Reports Biggest Improvement in Employment Trends Since 2022
December 09, 2024  |  Economy

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI) saw its largest two-month increase in two years in October and November. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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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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Mixed Economic Signals: Strong Jobs Report, but Declining Confidence
Mixed Economic Signals: Strong Jobs Report, but Declining Confidence
October 07, 2024  |  Economy

Monday (Oct. 7) marked a double dose of economic data that provided a continued diet of mixed signals. First up, the Federal Reserve’s latest data on...

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Revolving Debt Hits $1.36T in July, Soars 25% Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
Revolving Debt Hits $1.36T in July, Soars 25% Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
September 09, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Monday (Sept. 9) offered up a snapshot of consumer sentiment on where inflation is headed, their overall feelings about managing a mounting debt load, and...

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Initial Unemployment Claims Rise, Boosting Expectations of Rate Cut
Initial Unemployment Claims Rise, Boosting Expectations of Rate Cut
August 22, 2024  |  Economy

The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance increased by 4,000 during the week ended Saturday (Aug. 17), suggesting a cooling of the labor market...

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More Job Seekers Are Turning to AI to Write Resumes
More Job Seekers Are Turning to AI to Write Resumes
August 16, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as the go-to resume writer for most job seekers, a striking change that is reshaping the job market landscape. Get...

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Brinker International Says Pay-at-the-Table Tech Enhances Dining Experience
Brinker International Says Pay-at-the-Table Tech Enhances Dining Experience
August 14, 2024  |  Earnings

Brinker International has found that its investments in digital tools have improved the experience for both customers and employees at its casual dining restaurants. Get...

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Private Sector Adds 122K Jobs as Wage Growth Slows
Private Sector Adds 122K Jobs as Wage Growth Slows
July 31, 2024  |  Economy

American companies added 122,000 jobs this month, while wage growth continued to slow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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