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The Big U.S. GDP Crash Reverses Economic Growth Of Last 11 Years
The Big U.S. GDP Crash Reverses Economic Growth Of Last 11 Years
July 30, 2020  |  Economy

“Worst quarter ever.” It sounds like a bit of hyperbole, but that’s an accurate description of the quarter that started in March and ended in June...

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Jobless Rate Could Drop To 7 Pct By Year’s End, Fed’s Bullard Says
Jobless Rate Could Drop To 7 Pct By Year’s End, Fed’s Bullard Says
July 09, 2020  |  Economy

St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard put in a vote of confidence for the U.S. economy on Wednesday (July 8), saying that the unemployment...

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The One Employment Stat That Could Threaten The Recovery
The One Employment Stat That Could Threaten The Recovery
July 02, 2020  |  Economy

Many Americans have seen their household incomes become one of COVID-19’s many casualties, as the U.S. unemployment rate has skyrocketed and millions of workers who...

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U.S. Hiring Remains Strong With 225K Jobs Added
U.S. Hiring Remains Strong With 225K Jobs Added
February 07, 2020  |  Economy

January saw gains in U.S. employment as more people joined the labor market, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Employers added 225,000...

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How US Retailers Are Attracting Seasonal Workers Ahead Of The Holidays
How US Retailers Are Attracting Seasonal Workers Ahead Of The Holidays
September 26, 2018  |  Retail

Retailers are looking for hundreds of thousands of retail workers ahead of what is expected to be a busy holiday season: Target, in particular, is...

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215K Retail, Manufacturing Jobs Added In July
215K Retail, Manufacturing Jobs Added In July
August 06, 2018  |  Retail

While economists had predicted that hiring would slow this year, U.S. employers have been expanding their payrolls, adding an average of 215,000 jobs per month...

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Job Growth Beats Expectations In June, But Pressure Ahead?
Job Growth Beats Expectations In June, But Pressure Ahead?
July 06, 2018  |  Economy

The United States economy added more jobs than had been expected in June, with manufacturing gains notable in terms of verticals. Reuters reported Friday that...

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American Households Gain $1T In Wealth
American Households Gain $1T In Wealth
June 08, 2018  |  Market Conditions

Bolstered by increasing home values and stock prices, The Fed said that American households gained $1 trillion in wealth over the first three months of...

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US Unemployment Rate Reaches 18-Year Low
US Unemployment Rate Reaches 18-Year Low
June 01, 2018  |  Personnel

Indicating a tightening labor market, the U.S. unemployment rate dropped to 3.8 percent amid higher-than-expected payroll gains. That decrease brings the unemployment rate to its...

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