United States Economy – Page 262

Low Unemployment in Nebraska: Workers Thrive, Businesses Cope

The jobless rate in February, 2.1 percent, was close to the lowest ever. Employers are adjusting to the power of workers.

Prices climbed at the fastest pace in four decades over the past year. While economists expect a slowdown, it has yet to materialize.

Russia’s war in Ukraine has caused a steep rise in a fuel essential to truckers, farmers and industry. Europe is hardest hit.

Rising mortgage rates are supposed to cool house prices. But this time could be different.

Economists hoped that as households shifted spending back to services, price gains would cool. That effect might be less pronounced now.