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Takeaways From the August Jobs Report
Hiring slowed last month but remained robust, in line with what many economists had been expecting.
Takeaways From the August Jobs Report
Hiring slowed last month but remained robust, in line with what many economists had been expecting.
Federal Reserve Officials See Inflation Staying ‘Uncomfortably High’
Minutes from the Fed’s meeting in July showed officials remain committed to raising rates until inflation cools meaningfully.
How This Economic Moment Rewrites the Rules
Jobs aplenty. Sizzling demand. If the United States is headed into a recession, it is taking an unusual route, with many markers of a boom.
U.S. Economy Shows Another Decline, Fanning Recession Fears
Gross domestic product, in an initial reading, fell 0.2 percent in the second quarter. President Biden said any troubles would be transitory.
Is the U.S. Entering a Recession? Here’s Why It’s Hard to Say.
The U.S. may register a second straight quarter of economic contraction, one benchmark of a recession. But that won’t be the last word.
The key numbers in the jobs report and how to interpret them.
Policymakers are trying to strike a balance in cooling inflation without causing a recession — which makes interpreting jobs reports trickier than usual.
Why a Not-So-Hot Economy Might Be Good News
As the Federal Reserve tries to rein in inflation without causing a recession, slower job creation and wage growth could be a plus.
‘I Had to Go Back’: Over 55, and Not Retired After All
After leaving the labor force in unusual numbers early in the pandemic, Americans approaching retirement age are back on the job at previous levels.
Workers are returning, just not as fast as employers want to hire them.
After lagging earlier in the recovery, the labor force has rebounded strongly in recent months. But job openings are rising even faster.
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