Job Gains Disguise Weakness Beyond Service Industries
The unemployment rate rose in September as more people looked for jobs, according to data delayed by the government shutdown.
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September Jobs Report Injects More Uncertainty Into Fed’s December Decision
Policymakers at the central bank are at odds over the need to cut interest rates for a third straight meeting, as inflation picks up again and the labor market slows down.
Delayed Jobs Data to Give Snapshot of a Labor Market Under Stress
Economists expect that employment growth was anemic in September, before the government shutdown delayed data collection.
Who wins and who loses as the US retires the penny
By now, Americans know the strange math of minting: Each penny costs about 4 cents to make. Chances are you have some in a jar, or scattered among pockets, purses and car ashtrays.
Delayed Jobs Data to Give Snapshot of a Labor Market Under Stress
Economists expect that employment growth was anemic in September, before the government shutdown delayed data collection.
California Has a Legal Clause for Housing That Could Put NIMBYs in a Corner
For years, the state has been nudging its cities to build housing to address a severe shortage. Maybe what they needed was a shove.
After Shutdown, Labor Department Says Some Data is Gone for Good
Surveys were delayed and some cannot be collected at all, officials said, further complicating the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates next month.
Retailers are quietly changing their return policies – here’s why you should be on the lookout this Black Friday
’Tis the season for giving – and that means ’tis the season for shopping. Maybe you’ll splurge on a Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal, thinking, “I’ll just return it if they don’t like it.” But before you click “buy,” it’s worth knowing that many retailers have quietly tightened their return policies in recent years.
Renewable energy is cheaper and healthier – so why isn’t it replacing fossil fuels faster?
A technician walks through a solar farm in Goma, Congo, in 2025. AP Photo/Moses SawasawaYou might not know it from the headlines, but there is some good news about the global fight against climate change.
Why people trust influencers more than brands – and what that means for the future of marketing
Not long ago, the idea of getting paid to share your morning routine online would have sounded absurd. Yet today, influencers are big business: The global market is expected to surpass US$32 billion by the end of 2025.
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