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Fewest Americans collecting jobless aid since 1970
Apr 21, 2022
There is a record proportion of 1.7 job openings for every unemployed American.
U.S. inflation jumped 8.5% in past year, highest since 1981
Apr 12, 2022
With this data, the Fed is expected to raise interest rates aggressively.
White House to extend student loan payment pause through August
Apr 5, 2022
Borrowers will not be asked to make payments until after Aug. 31, and interest rates are expected to remain at 0% during that period.
Amazon workers in Staten Island vote to form company's first U.S. union
Apr 1, 2022
Amazon's union campaigns come at a time of widespread labor unrest at many corporations, including Starbucks.
U.S. added 431,000 jobs in March in sign of economic health
Apr 1, 2022
Despite the inflation surge, persistent supply bottlenecks, the damaging effects of COVID-19 and now a war in Europe, employers have added at least 400,000 jobs for 11 straight months.
Fed announces interest rate hike to combat inflation
Mar 16, 2022
With more likely to follow, the rate hikes will eventually mean higher loan rates for many consumers and businesses.
MLB players vote to end lockout, salvaging 162-game season
Mar 10, 2022
"The deal pushes the game forward,” Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole told the Associated Press.
Biden announces ban on Russian oil imports
Mar 8, 2022
Gas prices have already been on the rise since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The move is likely to increase prices at the pump even more.
US gas prices rise again on talk of banning Russian oil
Mar 7, 2022
Although the United States is the world’s largest oil producer, it can’t meet domestic demand with domestic oil.
U.S. added 678,000 jobs in February in a sign of economic health
Mar 4, 2022
The Labor Department’s report Friday also showed that the unemployment rate dropped from 4% to 3.8%.