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The U.S. created an extraordinary number of jobs in January. Here's a deeper look

U.S. employers added 353,000 jobs in January — far more than forecasters expected. The sizzling job market is good for workers but could cause the Federal Reserve to postpone a cut in interest rates.

WEKU

US Jobs Market Defies Expectations Of January Slowdown

The US labor market smashed expectations last month in a surprise hiring pick-up, government data showed Friday, with a resilient jobs market likely good news for President Joe Biden in election year.

International Business Times

US Wholesale Inflation Falls, Indicates Easing Price Pressures

Wholesale inflation in the US fell in December, signaling easing price pressures. The report suggests slowing inflation and a resilient economy.

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How many moms are in the labor force?

Over 24 million mothers of children under 18 are in the labor force. Nursing and teaching are the most common professions for working moms.

USAFacts

Wholesale inflation in US slowed further last month, signaling that price pressures continue to ease

Wholesale inflation in the United States was unchanged in November, suggesting that price increases in the economy’s pipeline are continuing to gradually ease

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US consumer inflation eased slightly last month as gas prices fell, though some costs kept surging

The mixed picture in Tuesday’s inflation report will likely keep the Federal Reserve on track to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged when its latest meeting ends Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

US Consumer Inflation Slows In November But Pressures Remain

Consumer inflation in the United States edged down for a second straight month in November, government data showed Tuesday, in encouraging news for policymakers seeking to get prices under control.

International Business Times

3 Unusually Active Reasonably-Priced Call Options to Buy Now

The November jobs report came out Friday morning. The Labor Department reported that 199,000 jobs were added last month, resulting in a 20-basis-point drop in the unemployment rate to 3.7%. The news should help Friday trading.

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US job openings fall to lowest level since March 2021 as labor market cools

U.S. employers posted 8.7 million job openings in October, the fewest since March 2021, in a sign that hiring is cooling in the face of higher interest rates yet remains at a still-healthy pace

The Independent UK

Jobless Claims Rise Less Than Expected

Despite the indication of a slowdown, the numbers are more volatile because of the Thanksgiving holiday.

International Business Times

‘It should never have happened’: death of boy, 16, at sawmill highlights rise of child labour in US

Michael Schuls died after getting trapped in dangerous machinery at a mill in Wisconsin. But across the US conservative groups are pushing to loosen laws that protect children in the workplace

The Guardian - UK

US producer prices slide 0.5% in October, biggest drop since 2020.

U.S. wholesale prices fell sharply last month as inflationary pressure continued to ease in the face of a year and a half of higher interest rates

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Biden's New Retirement Adviser Proposal Targets 'Junk Fees'

Retirement advisers would need to ensure that they prioritize investor interests under the new rule.

The Independent UK

Wholesale inflation in US rises 2.2% in September, biggest year-over-year gain since April

U.S. wholesale prices rose last month at the fastest pace since April, suggesting that inflationary pressures remain despite a year and a half of higher interest rates

WEKU

Perdue Farms and Tyson Foods under federal inquiry over reports of illegal child labor

The Labor Department launched investigations into the two major poultry producers after reports that migrant children as young as 13 have been working overnight shifts to clean the companies' plants.

The Independent UK

US jobs report for August could point to a moderating pace of hiring as economy gradually slows

Slowly and steadily, an overheated American job market is returning to room temperature

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Millions of additional salaried workers could get overtime pay under Biden proposal

A proposal from the Labor Department would make an estimated 3.6 million salaried workers newly eligible for overtime pay. It covers workers earning less than $55,000 per year.

The Independent UK

Millions more workers would be entitled to overtime pay under proposed new rule

The Biden administration is proposing a new rule that would make 3.6 million more U.S. workers eligible for overtime pay, reviving an Obama-era policy effort that was ultimately scuttled in court

Roll Call

Labor Department to give overtime protection to salaried workers - Roll Call

The Labor Department is proposing to make it more costly for employers to avoid paying overtime by making workers salaried employees.

The Independent UK

Millions more workers would be entitled to overtime pay under a proposed Biden administration rule

The Biden administration is proposing a new rule that would make 3.6 million more U.S. workers eligible for overtime pay, reviving an Obama-era policy effort that was ultimately scuttled in court

Chicago Sun-Times

Dollar Tree and Family Dollar agree to pay fine and improve worker safety

Labor Department officials cited issues at the stores including blocked exits, unsafe storage of materials and improper access to fire extinguishers and electrical panels.

The Independent UK

Dollar Tree and Family Dollar agree to take steps to improve worker safety at the bargain stores

U.S. regulators have announced a settlement with the company that runs Dollar Tree and Family Dollar aimed at improving worker safety at thousands of the bargain stores across the country

Reason

Biden's New 'Prevailing Wage' Rule Will Cost Taxpayers, Benefit Unions, and Hike Inflation

The Labor Department is officially undoing changes made to help combat inflation in the 1980s.

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