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Five key takeaways from the May jobs report include stronger-than-expected job growth, slowing real wages, worker caution about changing jobs, and little evidence that AI is reducing employment.

Dean speaks on Cancelling Billionaires Before They Cancel Us, arguing that while wealth taxes can help curb inequality, reforms that prevent excessive fortunes from accumulating may be even more effective.

Despite some anomalies, the overall jobs picture looks positive, but that could change if the war continues and oil prices stay high.

Peruvians will head to the polls on June 7 for a high-stakes presidential runoff between far-right candidate Keiko Fujimori and left-wing candidate Roberto Sánchez. With polls showing a tight race, concerns over electoral integrity, and memories of years of political instability still fresh, the vote could have significant implications for Peru’s political future.

As the Trump administration intervenes more directly in hemispheric affairs, CEPR will be closely following developments throughout Latin America and the Caribbean — and here in Washington. To help keep track of it all, we will be posting regular updates on this page, pointing readers toward the most interesting and relevant news and analyses.

New Medicaid work requirement rules could remove eligible people from coverage through red tape, but states may be able to limit the damage.

As media control becomes increasingly concentrated, new public funding mechanisms could help preserve independent journalism and democratic accountability.

The overall labor market story is somewhat positive; however, if wage growth continues to lag inflation, consumer demand will not be able to sustain growth going forward.

The latest JOLTS report’s jump in job openings is likely an anomaly, as declining hiring and worker turnover point to a softer labor market.