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The Latest Breaking News from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Job creation increased in November

Wages also rose, while the unemployment rate was up slightly

Salon

Why These Workers Want a Lower Minimum Wage

Eliminating the tipped wage in Washington, D.C., has led to higher prices and fewer restaurant jobs.

Reason

Trump voters said they were angry about the economy – many of them had a point

Inflation has slowed down, and real incomes – typical wages adjusted for inflation – have bounced back to levels last seen before the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Conversation

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Teen Unemployment Rate Drops To 13.8% In October

Explore the fluctuations in teenage unemployment rates in the US and the potential impact of policy changes on teen employment opportunities.

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College Isn't The Only Option: Founder Of Linemen Institute Of The North East Says Trades A Viable Path For Many Youth

According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the yearly median salary for linemen is $85,420, with strong demand for additional talent.

International Business Times

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Here's How Much Social Security Checks Are Going Up Next Year

The cost-of-living adjustments are tied to the rate of inflation as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics

International Business Times

Markets are finally believing Fed chair Jerome Powell will pull off his soft landing

"The general direction of U.S. employment signals an economy very far from 'recession,'" wrote UBS chief economist Paul Donovan.

Fortune

This week’s jobs numbers are very good news for Harris and Biden

Jobs numbers blow past expectations as US economy adds 254,000 jobs

The Independent UK

U.S. clean energy careers are booming—but you wouldn’t know it if you look at the monthly jobs report

Failing to highlight renewable energy as a standalone category in the monthly jobs report is a missed opportunity.

Fortune

Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise After Jobs Data Lifts Rate-Cut Odds

Preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows job growth was lower than previously estimated.

Kiplinger

Stock Market Today: Stocks higher with jobs data in focus; Target soars

A big jobs data revision, as well as minutes from the Fed's July meeting, kept Wall Street's focus on Wednesday.

The Street

Fact-checking Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention - Roll Call

Jobs, inflation and crime were subjects of some of the false and misleading claims at the first night of the Democratic convention.

Roll Call

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Fortune

Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole speech just got a lot less predictable

The economic data is difficult to parse, and that means Powell’s speech has become correspondingly more difficult to foretell.

The Independent UK

Inflation below 3 percent for the first time since 2021

Inflation in July was 2.9 percent - below 3 percent for the first time in more than three years

Fortune

Workers are clinging to their jobs, finally killing the Great Resignation

Quits have been down 550,000 year over year, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Kiplinger

May Job Openings Top Expectations: What to Know

Job openings in May were higher than economists expected, while April's number was revised lower. Here's what you need to know.

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Fortune

Boomers are stuck in their jobs, and CEOs that reenergize rather than ignore them can reap countless benefits

Workers aged 65 and older are projected to make up 8.6% of the labor force by 2032, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Guardian - US

US adds 272,000 jobs as labor market holds unexpectedly strong

Figures show unexpected resiliency of job market as Fed keeps interest rates high try to tamp down 3.4% inflation

Fortune

Where web developers are commanding the biggest salaries

Despite a larger tech sector slow down, web developers are still earning relatively robust salaries—but where they live and work is an important factor.

The Guardian - US

‘We deserve more’: US workers’ share of the pie dwindles

Bureau of Labor Statistics releases latest estimate of how much labor receives of national income, showing bleak decline

WEKU

Why experts say inflation is relatively low but voters feel differently

Grocery prices are a key component of any household budget, and rising food prices can sour the electorate's mood.

Top News

U.S. Labor Market Shows Strong Growth In February

The latest Jobs Report reveals strong job market performance with rising wages and productivity growth, emphasizing the importance of quality jobs and comp...

Roll Call

Fact-checking Biden’s State of the Union - Roll Call

Biden’s speech included misleading claims on inflation, crime, clean energy investments, wages, FactCheck.org reports.

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