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Dec 09 2025FINANCE

Job Openings Rise, But Fed's Stance Remains Steady

The latest data shows a significant increase in job openings. This might seem like a big deal, but it doesn't necessarily mean the Federal Reserve will change its course. The Fed has been keeping a close eye on the job market. They want to see steady growth, not rapid changes. So, even though job op

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Dec 09 2025BUSINESS

Job Market: Small Steps Forward, Big Challenges Ahead

In October, the U. S. saw a slight uptick in job openings, but the hiring scene stayed pretty quiet. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that job openings edged up by 12, 000, reaching 7. 670 million. This was a bit higher than what economists had predicted, but don't get too excited. Hiring act

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Oct 29 2024BUSINESS

Consumer Optimism Rises as Election Approaches, Job Openings Drop

As the U. S. presidential election neared, consumers felt more upbeat about the economy. The Conference Board's consumer confidence index leaped over 11% in October to 138, the largest monthly jump since March 2021. People were particularly hopeful about future conditions, with the expectations inde

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Sep 06 2024FINANCE

Tech Takes the Lead: Can It Mask Cracks in the Labor Market?

Wall Street had a rollercoaster Thursday, with tech stocks soaring while data on the job market painted a more mixed picture. The Nasdaq, home to giants like Tesla and Nvidia, saw a healthy boost, pushing higher by nearly 0.5%. But the broader S&P 500 and the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average

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