Labor

The Fed's Beige Book reports shortages in industries including technology, manufacturing and construction.

Natalie Adams in Everett, Washington finds her job as producer clerk "absolutely gratifying."

The monthly inflation gauge, to be released Wednesday, could influence how much the central bank cuts rates next week.

Immigrants become consumers, workers and contributors to the U.S. economy. But in some places, an influx can stress budgets and infrastructure.

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Many expect that the Fed will cut interest rates to stimulate the job market — but not everyone thinks that's a good idea.

Much is being done to shore up U.S. production of semiconductors through the CHIPS and Science Act, which will require tens of thousands of workers. But many of the highly educated engineers taking those jobs face immigration restrictions, thanks to an increasingly overwhelmed and burdensome visa process.

A labor shortage in manufacturing seems to be tempting them.

The supply chain is being built to reduce U.S. vulnerability and seize opportunities like artificial intelligence, Raimondo says.

The United Auto Workers are getting pushback from Southern Republicans, but gains in Detroit are driving interest in Alabama and elsewhere.