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One in Five US Firms Plans Hiring Freeze

One in Five US Firms Plans Hiring Freeze
One in Five US Firms Plans Hiring Freeze
August 21, 2025  |  Economy

A growing number of American companies plan to slow hiring in the latter half of this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Job Openings Rose in May, Led by Accommodation and Food Services
Job Openings Rose in May, Led by Accommodation and Food Services
July 01, 2025  |  Economy

The number of job openings in the U.S. increased by 374,000 in May and reached 7.77 million on the last day of the month. Get...

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Consumers Temper Spending Plans as Confidence Slides in June
Consumers Temper Spending Plans as Confidence Slides in June
June 24, 2025  |  Economy

The most recent inflation data indicate that the impact of tariffs overall has been thus far not been as drastic as some might have feared. But...

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Fed’s Beige Book Shows Muted Hiring and Spending as Uncertainty Lingers
Fed’s Beige Book Shows Muted Hiring and Spending as Uncertainty Lingers
June 05, 2025  |  Economy

A month and a half since the Federal Reserve’s last Beige Book, which takes the pulse of the economy through observations of businesses and community...

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Private Sector Job Growth Slows to Lowest Level in 2 Years
Private Sector Job Growth Slows to Lowest Level in 2 Years
June 04, 2025  |  Economy

Private sector job growth slowed in May, declining to the lowest level seen in two years, ADP said Wednesday (June 4). Get the Full Story...

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Jobless Claims Drop by 2,000, Showing Resiliency in Labor Market
Jobless Claims Drop by 2,000, Showing Resiliency in Labor Market
May 22, 2025  |  Economy

The job market remains resilient amid economic uncertainty, analysts said Thursday (May 22) after government data showed a decline in initial claims for unemployment insurance....

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Job Market Resilience May Not Bolster Consumer Spending
Job Market Resilience May Not Bolster Consumer Spending
May 02, 2025  |  Economy

The latest jobs data indicate that employers added more positions in April than had been expected, and the news may, incrementally, make consumers feel a...

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Households Expect Inflation to Soar to 6.5% as They Sour on the Economy
Households Expect Inflation to Soar to 6.5% as They Sour on the Economy
April 25, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer sentiment continues to be buffeted by tariffs and worries about inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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