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Fed, Jerome Powell and Labor Market

Fed Chair Powell: Labor market is 'quite solid' it's the best data we have on the economy
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell answers questions after the Fed’s decision to leave the Federal Funds Rate unchanged in the FOMC’s latest meeting.
Why labor market weaknesses loom large for Trump and the Fed
Warning signs percolating out of the private sector could undermine the case that the labor force’s resilience can continue to withstand a prolonged period of higher interest rates.
Powell: Labor Market Looks Solid
Although Wednesday’s GDP report from the Commerce Department suggested economic activity cooled in the first half of this year, in explaining the Fed’s decision to hold rates steady Chair Jerome Powell says the labor market looks solid and inflation is above target.
Fed Chair Powell: Labor market is still imbalanced
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell answers questions after the Fed’s decision to leave the Federal Funds Rate unchanged in the FOMC’s latest gathering.
Fed leaves rates unchanged despite criticism over Chairman Powell
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged. FOX Business White House correspondent Edward Lawrence with more.
Fed Meeting Today: Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Unchanged; Investors Await Powell Remarks
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces pressure to lower interest rates as the central bank and markets digest the impact of Trump’s tariffs. Follow along for live updates on how the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaw react.
Fed Chair Powell: There are downside risks to the labor market
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell answers questions after the Fed’s decision to leave the Federal Funds Rate unchanged in the FOMC’s latest meeting.

Labor Market Is Slowing, but Still in Balance

One of the critical economic reports this week will be Friday’s employment data, which economists expect will show that ...

Consumers Perk Up in July, Express Concern About Labor Market

Also Tuesday, the Labor Department said that the number of open jobs in June was 7.4 million, continuing a slow descent and ...

Talent Strategies Should Be Proactive In The Face Of Market Chaos

Despite confusion around the labor market's current landscape, talent teams should focus on proactive strategies that can ...
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Dutch labor market remains tense: Vacancies decreasing, but also available workers

The number of job vacancies in the Netherlands fell by 7,000 in the second quarter, while the number of unemployed people ...

US job openings fell to 7.4 million last month as job market continues to cool

WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers posted 7.4 million job vacancies last month, a sign that the American job market continues to ...

Foreign-Born Women Are Disappearing From the Labor Force

In early 2024, the labor force participation rate of college-educated, prime-age, foreign-born women jumped 5 percent above ...

How to Attract and Retain Gen-Z Amid the Impending Labor Shortage

Unlike older generations, Gen Z is far more choosy about selecting jobs. For candidates, it’s a buyer's market, and ...

The Bull Market for Economists Is Over. It’s an Ominous Sign for the Economy.

Those glory days seem to be ending. Universities and nonprofits have scaled back hiring amid declining state budgets and ...

U.S. Labor-Turnover Survey Suggests Further Cooling in June

Hiring and job opportunities declined last month in the U.S., a survey from the Labor Department showed, suggesting the labor market turned even less friendly to people who are out of work. In June, 5 ...