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Job Growth Slows but Remains Healthy
Economy // February 07, 2025

Job growth slowed in January while remaining “solid” and “healthy,” analysts said Friday (Feb. 7). 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,...

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

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, point to some uncertainty in the labor market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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

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 unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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

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 shared with some external users who called or emailed to ask about it. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Eye Job Changes as Labor Market Shows Strength

December 06, 2024
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 unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

Inflation’s Still With Us as Food and Shelter Were Pricier in January 

February 13, 2024
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 Story Complete the form to...

Amid Job Numbers Blowout, Gig Economy Thrives

February 04, 2019
On Friday (Feb. 1), the government reported job numbers that blew away expectations. Data from the BLS and ADP, triangulated against the PYMNTS/Hyperwallet Gig Economy Index, showed that as full-time...

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Job Growth Slows but Remains Healthy

February 07, 2025
Job growth slowed in January while remaining “solid” and “healthy,” analysts said Friday (Feb. 7). 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. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

BLS Implementing Backups to Ensure Data Released on Time

August 28, 2024
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 shared with some external users...

Wholesale Prices Rose 0.2% in June, Exceeding Economists’ Expectations

July 12, 2024
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 to unlock this article and...

Job Openings Slip 4.8% in April, Signaling Cooler Labor Market

June 04, 2024
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 and enjoy unlimited free access...