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Job Openings Rose in May, Led by Accommodation and Food Services

Job Openings Rose in May, Led by Accommodation and Food Services
Job Openings Rose in May, Led by Accommodation and Food Services
July 01, 2025  |  Economy

The number of job openings in the U.S. increased by 374,000 in May and reached 7.77 million on the last day of the month. Get...

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Consumers Temper Spending Plans as Confidence Slides in June
Consumers Temper Spending Plans as Confidence Slides in June
June 24, 2025  |  Economy

The most recent inflation data indicate that the impact of tariffs overall has been thus far not been as drastic as some might have feared. But...

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Fed’s Beige Book Shows Muted Hiring and Spending as Uncertainty Lingers
Fed’s Beige Book Shows Muted Hiring and Spending as Uncertainty Lingers
June 05, 2025  |  Economy

A month and a half since the Federal Reserve’s last Beige Book, which takes the pulse of the economy through observations of businesses and community...

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Private Sector Job Growth Slows to Lowest Level in 2 Years
Private Sector Job Growth Slows to Lowest Level in 2 Years
June 04, 2025  |  Economy

Private sector job growth slowed in May, declining to the lowest level seen in two years, ADP said Wednesday (June 4). Get the Full Story...

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Jobless Claims Drop by 2,000, Showing Resiliency in Labor Market
Jobless Claims Drop by 2,000, Showing Resiliency in Labor Market
May 22, 2025  |  Economy

The job market remains resilient amid economic uncertainty, analysts said Thursday (May 22) after government data showed a decline in initial claims for unemployment insurance....

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Job Market Resilience May Not Bolster Consumer Spending
Job Market Resilience May Not Bolster Consumer Spending
May 02, 2025  |  Economy

The latest jobs data indicate that employers added more positions in April than had been expected, and the news may, incrementally, make consumers feel a...

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Households Expect Inflation to Soar to 6.5% as They Sour on the Economy
Households Expect Inflation to Soar to 6.5% as They Sour on the Economy
April 25, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer sentiment continues to be buffeted by tariffs and worries about inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Workers Open to Lower Wage Amid Perceived Decline in Labor Market
Workers Open to Lower Wage Amid Perceived Decline in Labor Market
April 21, 2025  |  Economy

Workers are willing to accept a lower wage for a new job amid a decline in several metrics for the labor market. Get the Full...

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Initial Claims for Unemployment Fall by 9,000 as Labor Market Remains Stable
Initial Claims for Unemployment Fall by 9,000 as Labor Market Remains Stable
April 17, 2025  |  Economy

The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance in the U.S. fell by 9,000 during the week ended Saturday (April 12), signaling a stable labor...

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