Talmon Joseph Smith
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The U.S. economy added 431,000 jobs in March.
The unemployment rate fell to 3.6 percent.
Low Unemployment in Nebraska: Workers Thrive, Businesses Cope
The jobless rate in February, 2.1 percent, was close to the lowest ever. Employers are adjusting to the power of workers.
Workers Are Still in High Demand, Department of Labor Reports
The job market remained very strong last month, suggesting that workers remain in high demand and are still quitting more often, a Labor Department report...
U.S. Employers Still Scrambling to Fill Vacancies, Report Shows
Openings remained high in January, the Labor Department reported, as did the number of workers quitting their jobs.
The 10-year Treasury note passes 2% for the first time since July 2019.
The latest data on consumer prices pushed yields higher, but the gap between inflation rates and bond returns remains wide.
Inflation and Deficits Don’t Dim the Appeal of U.S. Bonds
Treasury rates remain strikingly low, partly because of the safety government debt offers corporations and retirees. Whether that endures is crucial to federal spending.
Inflation and Deficits Don’t Dim the Appeal of U.S. Bonds
Treasury rates remain strikingly low, partly because of the safety government debt offers corporations and retirees. Whether that endures is crucial to federal spending.
U.S. Economy Grew 1.7% in 4th Quarter, Capping a Strong Year
The overall 2021 increase in the gross domestic product was the biggest in decades as the pandemic’s effects eased, though challenges continue.
Sinking Natural Gas Prices a Sign of Hope for Consumers
The drop came after government weather forecasts projected a warmer-than-expected winter for most of the country.
Pandemic-Era ‘Excess Savings’ Are Dwindling for Many
The drop in cash reserves has vast implications for the working class and could dampen consumer spending, a large share of economic activity.