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Apr 01

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Strong jobs report shows the American economy gaining steam

By Geoff Bennett, Dorothy Hastings, Cybele Mayes-Osterman

As the White House tries to manage rising inflation, the U.S. labor market is bouncing back, adding another 431,000 jobs in March and bringing the unemployment rate to a new pandemic-era low of 3.6 percent, according to the latest jobs…

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Mar 04

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Strong jobs report signals more Americans returning to labor market as coronavirus wanes

By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas

The latest jobs reports shows U.S. job growth surged in February as the omicron wave of COVID-19 began fading. The Labor Department reports employers added a net of 678,000 jobs, the most since July. Jared Bernstein, who serves on the…

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Feb 23

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Why millions of older Americans are retiring early in the wake of the pandemic

Among the reasons for the current labor shortage in the U.S. is the exodus of older workers retiring early during the pandemic. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports.

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Jan 26

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The Fed aims to clamp down on inflation with rate hikes. Will it work?

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The Federal Reserve is shifting its approach to the economy and monetary policy. It's a major change after holding interest rates at near zero levels. Given the pandemic, it's not without its own risks. But the Fed chairman said the…

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Nov 24

U.S. unemployment claims fall to 52-year low after seasonal adjustments

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Jobless claims dropped by 71,000 to 199,000, the lowest since mid-November 1969. But seasonal adjustments around the Thanksgiving holiday contributed significantly to the bigger-than-expected drop. Unadjusted, claims actually ticked up by more than 18,000 to nearly 259,000.

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Nov 05

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The latest jobs report showed strong gains, but a worker shortage still exists. Here’s why

The latest jobs report showed stronger than expected gains last month and found more jobs were created in August and September than previously estimated. The private sector gained momentum, with the leisure and hospitality sector adding 164,000 jobs. The professional…

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Oct 29

Wages jump by the most on records dating back 20 years

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Wages and salaries jumped in the three months ending in September by the most on records that date back 20 years as companies are forced to offer higher pay to fill a near-record number of available jobs.

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Oct 21

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How this ‘vulture’ hedge fund’s gutting of local newsrooms could hurt Americans

By John Yang, Ryan Connelly Holmes

The hedge fund Alden Global Capital has been acquiring scores of U.S. newspapers across the country — then gutting newsrooms and selling off assets. It’s part of a larger trend in the erosion of local news and related jobs in…

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Oct 08

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The pandemic pushed millions of U.S. workers to join the ‘Great Resignation.’ Here’s why

By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes

The September jobs report shows that the unemployment rate fell to 4.8% and job openings are at a record high with wages increased again last month, as companies tried to attract new employees. But more than 25 million people quit…

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Aug 25

Watch 8:27
How apprenticeships can bridge the employment gap for workers without college degrees

By Paul Solman

Because of the pandemic, millions of lost jobs in the U.S. are not filled yet. While there are reports of labor shortages in many sectors, a large percentage of workers say they are looking for a new job. For some…

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