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Forward-looking economic indicators turn positive
by
Justin Ho
Mar 22, 2024
The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index turned positive in February for the first time since February 2022. That's a sign that the economy will avoid a recession this year, even if it slows down.
Strong, stable labor market may signal new normal to Federal Reserve
Mar 21, 2024
Unemployment claims fell last week. Despite relatively high interest rates, they're below pre-pandemic levels and near historic lows.
Small businesses find some relief after struggling to hire
Mar 21, 2024
They’re less concerned about recruitment challenges, according to an NFIB survey and several indicators.
Recent immigrants have filled labor gaps, boosted job creation, experts say
Mar 15, 2024
There has been a wave of migration to the U.S. — legal and not — since 2022. Many who entered are finding and keeping jobs.
Signs point to a labor market that's cooling, but not cold
Mar 6, 2024
Private employers added 140,000 jobs in February and January’s job openings didn’t budge — though they were down from mid-2023.
Labor costs are still going up, but the rate is going down
by
Henry Epp
Feb 1, 2024
Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that 2023 saw a pullback in labor cost growth. That may keep the downtrend in inflation going.
How expensive fast food can explain rising economic equality
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Jan 17, 2024
Fast food workers' wages are up as much as 30% since 2020. That has had real costs for businesses, but real benefits for society.
For public good, not for profit.
It's been 4 years since the pandemic began. Here's what the new normal looks like.
Jan 4, 2024
Even if we're back to statistical "norms," remote employment, widespread freelancing and worker activism have changed the landscape.
As the labor market loosens, workers may be more willing to work nights and weekends
Oct 20, 2023
They may find it attractive to earn money while others are playing.
Unemployment claims are at their lowest number since January
Sep 21, 2023
The labor market is still pretty tight, even after the last year and a half of rate hikes loosened things a bit.