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Jobless Claims Fall Slightly, But Continuing Claims Hit 3-Year High

First-time unemployment claims dropped 1,000 to 219,000 the week of Dec. 21

International Business Times

US Consumer Inflation Rises For Second Straight Month In November

US Consumer Inflation Rises For Second Straight Month In November

US consumer inflation ticked up for a second consecutive month in November, driven by housing and food prices among other sectors, according to government data published Wednesday, complicating the Federal Reserve's rate cut deliberations.

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US hiring likely rebounded last month after storms and strikes curtailed October job growth

US hiring likely rebounded last month after storms and strikes curtailed October job growth

Hiring in the United States likely rebounded last month from a dismal October, when hurricanes and strikes reduced job growth to its lowest level in nearly four years

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Trump selects Rep. Chavez-DeRemer for Labor - Roll Call

President-elect Donald Trump picked Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who lost her bid for reelection, to become Labor secretary.

What would it mean if President-elect Trump dismantled the US Department of Education?

In her role as former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon oversaw an enterprise that popularized the “takedown” for millions of wrestling fans. But as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of education, the Trump loyalist may be tasked with taking down the very department Trump has asked…

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Federal Judge Blocks Biden's Overtime Pay Expansion

Federal judge blocks Biden's overtime pay expansion rule, reverting to previous threshold. Legal challenges and implications for salaried workers.

Judge blocks Biden administration's rule to expand overtime pay for millions

A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule from the Biden administration that would have expanded access to overtime pay to millions more salaried workers across the U.S. In a Friday ruling, U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan sided with the state of Texas and a group of business…

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US wholesale inflation picks up slightly in sign that some price pressures remain elevated

US wholesale inflation picks up slightly in sign that some price pressures remain elevated

Wholesale prices in the United States rose last month, remaining low but suggesting that the American economy has yet to completely vanquish inflationary pressure

The Independent UK

US Consumer Inflation Rises In October On Higher Housing Costs

US Consumer Inflation Rises In October On Higher Housing Costs

US consumer inflation edged higher last month spurred by an increase in housing costs, according to government data published Wednesday, complicating the US Federal Reserve's plans to cut interest rates.

International Business Times

US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls

US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls

America’s employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, a total that economists say was held down by the effects of strikes and hurricanes that left many workers temporarily off payrolls

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Number of US jobs open hits lowest mark in nearly four years

Number of US jobs open hits lowest mark in nearly four years

The number of layoffs last month also rose

The Independent UK

Dow Jones Rallies On Strong Jobs Report; Nvidia Nears Buy Point

Dow Jones Rallies On Strong Jobs Report; Nvidia Nears Buy Point

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones rallied Friday on a strong September jobs report. Nvidia stock is nearing a new buy point.

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Weekly applications for US jobless benefits fall to the lowest level in 4 months

Weekly applications for US jobless benefits fall to the lowest level in 4 months

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in four months last week

The Independent UK

US Treasury Secretary Yellen Optimistic About Job Market Strength

US Treasury Secretary Yellen Optimistic About Job Market Strength

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expresses confidence in America's job market, highlighting signs of improvement and low unemployment rate.

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US Unemployment Claims Fall Slightly Amid Healthy Labor Market

Latest Labor Department report shows slight decrease in jobless claims, hinting at a healthy U.S. labor market despite rising interest rates.

International Business Times

US Consumer Inflation Sees Smallest Annual Rise Since 2021

US consumer inflation eased slightly in July, according to government data published Wednesday, its smallest 12-month increase since March 2021 and a positive sign for the Federal Reserve as it weighs cutting interest rates.

International Business Times

US Consumer Inflation Records Smallest Annual Rise Since 2021

US consumer inflation eased slightly in July, according to government data published Wednesday, its smallest 12-month increase since March 2021 and a positive sign for the Federal Reserve as it weighs cutting interest rates.

US Wholesale Price Increases Ease, Inflation Pressures Cooling

US wholesale price increases show signs of easing, potentially slowing inflation as the Fed considers rate cuts. Stay informed on economic trends.

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US Worker Pay Growth Slows, Inflation Remains Stable

American workers experience slower pay growth in Q2, easing inflation concerns. Fed may consider rate cut.

The Independent UK

U.S. job openings fall slightly to 8.2 million, sign that high rates continue to cool labor market

U.S. job openings fell slightly last month, a sign that the American labor market continues to cool in the face of high interest rates

U.S. Unemployment Claims Rise, Fed Monitoring For Rate Cuts

US jobless claims rise, Fed may consider rate cuts. Challenges in labor market but overall outlook positive.

The Independent UK

Dollar General agrees to pay $12 million fine to settle alleged workplace safety violations

The U.S. Department of Labor says Dollar General has agreed to pay a $12 million fine and improve conditions at its thousands of retail stores nationwide to make them safer for workers

US Unemployment Claims Drop, Labor Market Remains Strong

Recent Labor Department data shows decline in jobless claims and individuals receiving unemployment benefits, indicating stability in the US labor market.

US Unemployment Claims Fall, Economy Remains Resilient

Latest data from the Labor Department shows resilience in the U.S. labor market with a slight decrease in jobless claims and ongoing job security.

US Jobless Claims Spike To 10-Month High

Latest data reveals a surge in jobless claims, potential labor market challenges amid economic uncertainties and Federal Reserve rate hikes.

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