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Child workers found throughout Hyundai-Kia supply chain in Alabama

A Reuters investigation finds children worked for at least four Alabama parts suppliers to Hyundai and Kia in recent years, with staffing agencies placing migrant minors in plants where regulations ban kids from working.

ABC News · Dec 17, 2022

US core inflation slows, giving Fed some breathing room on rates

WASHINGTON — A key gauge of U.S. consumer prices posted the smallest monthly advance in more than a year, indicating the worst of inflation has likely passed and validating an anticipated slowing in the pace of Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes.

Tribune News Service · Dec 14, 2022

Fed to Weigh Higher Rates in 2023 While Slowing Rises This Month

Federal Reserve officials have signaled plans to raise their benchmark interest rate by 0.5 percentage point at their meeting next week, but elevated wage pressures could lead them to continue lifting it to higher levels than investors currently expect.

Bangkok Post · Dec 6, 2022

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The U.S. gained 263,000 jobs last month. It's good news for workers, but not the Fed

Hiring slowed slightly in November amid rising interest rates. But the U.S. job market remains unusually tight. Employers added 263,000 jobs in November while unemployment held steady at 3.7%.

WEKU · Dec 2, 2022

Labor Department finds compromise in ESG investment rule

The Labor Department’s rule to expand environmental, social and governance options for retirement plans is being called a healthy compromise between financial services firms that want clear rules and plan sponsors that feared strict mandates to consider such factors.

Tribune News Service · Dec 1, 2022

Applications for jobless benefits declined last week

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits came back down last week and continue to hover around levels suggesting the U.S. labor market has been largely unaffected by the Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate hikes

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022

Labor Department finds compromise in ESG investment rule - Roll Call

The Labor Department's ESG rule strikes a compromise between allowing such investment criteria and mandating them.

Roll Call · Dec 1, 2022

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'Secret, not a secret': Southwestern Minnesota meatpacking towns react to child labor allegations

WORTHINGTON, Minnesota — In a basement office, across the street from the Casey's convenience store and just a block from the high school football field, a sign on the window for PSSI, a meatpacking janitorial service, announces nearly $20 an hour pay.

Tribune News Service · Nov 29, 2022

Michael Hiltzik: Thinking of putting crypto in your 401(k)? Think twice

The federal government has some advice for workers contemplating adding bitcoin or another cryptocurrency to their retirement holdings: Don't.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 23, 2022

Unemployment claims rise to 240,000, highest since August

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose the highest level since August but still remained low by historic standards

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022

US inflation slows more than forecast, gives Fed downshift room

U.S. inflation cooled in October by more than forecast, offering hope that the fastest price increases in decades are ebbing and giving Federal Reserve officials room to slow down their steep interest-rate hikes.

Tribune News Service · Nov 10, 2022

October Inflation Cools To 7.7%, Stocks Sprint Higher: What You Need To Know

The SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) is moving higher Thursday morning after the Labor Department reported a 7.7% year-over-year increase in the consumer price index for October.

Benzinga · Nov 10, 2022

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Jump As October Inflation Cools Off — Tesla, Rivian, Apple, AstraZeneca In Focus

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Benzinga · Nov 10, 2022

Thursday's CPI Inflation Reading Is Critical: Here's What Investors Need To Know

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) traded lower by 0.7% on Wednesday morning ahead of a critical consumer price index (CPI) inflation reading on Thursday morning.

Benzinga · Nov 9, 2022

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Benzinga · Nov 4, 2022

'Position For A Recovery In The Stock Market': 8 Experts React To October Jobs Report, What It Means For The Fed

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) traded higher Friday after the Labor Department reported strong U.S. jobs market numbers from October.

Benzinga · Nov 3, 2022

US Stocks In For Another Tough Day After Fed Rate Hike As Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Fall — Roku, Qualcomm Plunge On Earnings Disappointment

The U.S. index futures are pointing to a lackluster start on Wall Street Thursday, as rate worries linger. On Wednesday, the major averages experienced a bout of volatility in the aftermath of the Fed decision and closed notably lower. The market showed tentativeness in the run up to the Fed…

Bangkok Post · Oct 26, 2022

Soaring Inflation Pushes Halloween Candy Prices Scary High

Soaring inflation has already strained home buyers, drivers at the gas pump and people buying plane tickets.

WEKU · Oct 18, 2022

Pandemic-related fraud totaled billions. California is trying to get some of it back

A special task force is investigating claims and freezing accounts to determine who legitimately qualifies for the relief money. About $20 billion in unemployment money was stolen by criminals.

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Benzinga · Oct 13, 2022

'We Remain Open To Negotiations': Did Kremlin Comments Trigger Market Reversal Thursday After Hot CPI Data Sparked Steep Selloff?

Many were surprised to see the markets turn positive on Thursday after the Labor Department reported an 8.2% year-over-year increase in the consumer price index for September, which sent the SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE:

Benzinga · Oct 13, 2022

4 Experts On What The 8.2% CPI Print Means For The Fed & The Markets: Could 'Supersize' Rate Hike Spark 'Rude Awakening'?

The Labor Department on Thursday reported an 8.2% year-over-year increase in the consumer price index for September, which sent the SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) tumbling lower.

The Times of India · Oct 13, 2022

Core US inflation rises to 40-year high, securing big Fed hike

WASHINGTON: A closely watched measure of US consumer prices rose by more than forecast to a 40-year high in September, pressuring the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates even more aggressively to stamp out persistent inflation before it becomes entrenched.

Benzinga · Oct 13, 2022

September Inflation Runs Hot At 8.2%, Sending Stocks Spiraling Lower: What You Need To Know

The SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) turned negative premarket Thursday after the Labor Department reported an 8.2% year-over-year increase in the consumer price index for September, a potential sign that

Benzinga · Oct 13, 2022

US Stocks Show Cautious Optimism As S&P 500, Dow Futures Surge Ahead Of Key CPI Data — Trump's SPAC Partner, Applied Materials And Chip Stocks In Focus Today

The U.S. index futures are pointing to a higher opening on Wall Street, reflecting traders’ hopes that the consumer price inflation data may prove benign.

WEKU · Oct 11, 2022

Labor Department proposal could change gig worker and company rules

The U.S. Department of Labor has published a new proposal on how workers should be classified saying that thousands of people have been incorrectly labeled as contractors rather than employees.

Benzinga · Oct 7, 2022

'Begin Preparing For A Recession': 8 Experts React To Jobs Report, Stock Market Sell-Off

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) traded lower Friday after the Labor Department reported strong U.S. jobs market numbers from September.

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