June Jobs Report Falls Short of Forecasts
The U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on July 2, well below both the consensus estimate of 115,000 and the downwardly revised 129,000…
Labor Market Strength Extends Fed Patience
The April jobs report gives the Federal Reserve a labor market that is sturdy enough to delay rate cuts, while leaving companies to manage financing costs that remain higher for…
Best States for Career Opportunities: Where to Find Work in 2024
As the U.S. job market evolves, several states are emerging as prime destinations for career opportunities. Recent analysis from WalletHub reveals that New England and the Upper Midwest are leading…
Three Positive Takeaways from September’s Employment Report
Recent economic data highlights a surprisingly strong trend in job growth, bringing optimism to the business landscape. In September, the U.S. economy demonstrated remarkable resilience, with employers adding 254,000 jobs—well…
Rising Inflation Means Dining In
In the face of rising prices, Americans are rethinking their dining habits and coffee outings. For the first time in years, grocery hauls are growing larger as many opt to…
New York Girl Scout Cookie Prices Rise
Inflation’s impact has extended to a beloved staple of American consumerism: Girl Scout cookies. This year, the price for a box of favorites such as Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs…
Female-secured Patents Could Boost Economy by $1 trillion
Small businesses and startup entrepreneurs are known to rely on funding from government agencies like the Small Business Administration; minority-owned businesses might turn to the Minority Business Development Agency. Kathi…
Chattanooga: the newest Hub of Tech, VC talent
Chattanooga, Tennessee is one of the first American cities to have installed fiber optic cables with gigabit speeds across the entire city. While this upgrade was completed a little over…
Mid-America’s Economy is Strong, if Slowing
Creighton University’s Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a premier economic barometer for the region of states between Minnesota and Oklahoma, shows a recent slight drop. Nevertheless, it remained above neutral growth…
America’s Job Market
There has not been so much good news for America’s labor market recently. Interestingly, while there seemed to be an increase in wages and hours spent in the office, unfortunately…