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The confusing state of the economy
But growth is cooling: While the economy remains healthy, growth has normalized from much hotter levels earlier in the cycle.
US labor market holds steady for now; tariffs keep businesses on edge
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased marginally last week, suggesting the ...
PBS5d
Unemployment filings inch up as labor market remains strong despite downturn fears
Despite showing some signs of weakening during the past year, the labor market remains healthy with ... strong 228,000 jobs in March. While the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%, that’s ...
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Jobless claims remain in stable range, as labor market is seen frozen in place
The number of people already collecting unemployment benefits in the week ... At the start of the year, the labor market was strong. Now there is a lack of churn, she said. People aren't leaving ...
US jobless benefit claims fall last week as labor market remains strong despite recession fears
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for jobless benefits fell again last week as the labor market continues to hold up ...
US labor market holds steady despite darkening clouds from tariffs
"The downside risks to the labor market have increased," said Nancy Vanden Houten, lead U.S. economist at Oxford Economics.
The Baltimore Sun12d
US jobless benefit claims fall last week as labor market remains strong despite recession fears
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for jobless benefits fell again last week as the labor market continues to ... While the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%, that’s still a healthy figure ...