Fewer Americans Applying For Unemployment
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits the week ending Saturday, Dec. 20, a sign that layoffs remain subdued even as other data point to a cooling U.S. labor market.
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US Consumer Confidence Lowest Since April, Unemployment Highest Since 2021
U.S. consumer confidence declined again in December, sinking to its lowest level since the spring rollout of broad tariffs and extending a steady slide driven by concerns about prices, trade policy and the job market.
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Government Shutdown Clouds Economic Picture
As Washington remains gridlocked, Americans face more than political theater — they’re losing access to critical economic information.
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Indiana September 2023 Employment Report
Indiana’s unemployment rate in September stands at 3.6%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. By comparison, the national unemployment rate for September stands at 3.8%.
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New Labor Market Data Is Eye Opening But Under Used
By Michael Hicks Guest Columnist It does not sound very exciting, but the past 25 years have seen an explosion of new data about jobs, wages and educational outcomes. As with any new technology, some places are using it very effectively, while others lag substantially. I’m particularly impressed … Read More