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The November employment report again gave us a confusing picture, with the establishment survey and household survey going in opposite directions. Gain insight into what this means for the December Jobs Report.
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Exploring the highlights of the November jobs report: job growth, unemployment rate, and the influence of the Boeing strike and hurricanes.
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A comprehensive preview of the November 2024 jobs report. Discover the impact of the Boeing strike and hurricanes on employment trends.
Article • Data Bytes
While the latest jobs report was impacted by two major hurricanes and the strike at Boeing, the unemployment rate held steady.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
The NY Times tells readers that voters feel ‘blah’ about the state of the economy. What are they missing in this analysis?
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An in-depth preview of the October 2024 jobs report and its implications for the labor market. Find out what the data means for the economy.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
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Discover the alarming truth about workplace fatalities among Latino workers and the steps needed to improve workplace safety.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Insights on the September jobs data: job gains, unemployment rate decrease, and the challenges of long-term unemployment.
September exceeds expectations with 254,000 new jobs and a drop in unemployment rate to 4.1%. Learn more about the positive economic outlook.
