Tag: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

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US Labor Market Rebounds in November as Economy Adds 227,000 New Jobs

The U.S. labor market rebounded in November following the previous month’s abysmal jobs report, which was fueled by labor strife and natural disasters.

US Annual Inflation Rises to 2.6 Percent, First Increase Since March

U.S. annual inflation rate rose for the first time since March, suggesting that the final mile toward achieving the Federal Reserve’s 2% target might be bumpy.
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US Economy Adds Just 12,000 Jobs in October, Lowest in 4 Years

Last month, there were just 12,000 new jobs, below the consensus estimate of 113,000. This represented the smallest monthly employment gain since December 2020.

Inflation Tops Market Estimates as Food, Shelter Costs Rise in September

According to BLS, the annual inflation rate slowed to 2.4 percent last month, down from 2.5 percent in August. This was above the market estimate of 2.3 percent.
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How to Solve America’s Inflation Crisis

2024 Election Polls reveal most Americans are focused on kitchen-table issues—primarily inflation, jobs, crime, illegal immigration, education, and health care.

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DFI is focused on providing thoughtful, conservative solutions to the challenges presented by education, workforce, labor, and employment issues.

Immigrants Drive Job Growth as Native-Born Employment Drops, Data Shows

Immigration to the U.S.—both legal and illegal—has soared over the past few years, and the influx of newcomers is altering the state of the national labor market.

US Labor Market Cools in August With Only 142,000 New Jobs

U.S. economy created fewer jobs than the market projected in August as the overheated labor market of the past few years continues to show signs of cooling off.

How the Job Market Is Faring as Fed Shifts Focus to Employment

The number of job openings has declined by approximately 1.1 million since September 2023, according to the Bureau of...
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US Inflation Hotter-Than-Expected for 4th Straight Month

U.S. annual inflation rate came in hotter than expected for 4th consecutive month in March, suggesting inflation fight could be bumpy road for Federal Reserve.
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US Oil Prices Top $90 a Barrel for the First Time This Year, Sparking Inflation Worries

The surge is expected to push gasoline prices up even higher and worsen inflation rates across the economy that are already rising.

Chart of the Day: The Battle Between College vs. Skilled Trades Salaries

Is a college degree worth it? Recent report has shown that many youth regret spending thousands of dollars on a college degree. Let’s analyze whether this is true.