Jobs report is ‘strong’ but ‘very few cracks in economy,’ UNC professor says
With the U.S. economy adding 263,000 jobs in September 2022, more than expected, how are we to make sense of whether the economy is braking or is breaking?
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Gerald Cohen
Are Triangle, national jobs market really softening? Economists disagree
With the national jobs report coming on Friday, are cracks emerging in the nation’s labor market? And what’s the latest with Triangle jobs? Let’s take a look.
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Triangle is a job seekers market: Openings vastly outnumber the unemployed
Thousands of jobs remain open across the Triangle, with one national job board listing more than 80,000 open job roles in the region. And one big reason is this: There are fewer than 40,000 unemployed persons in the combined statistical area.
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Triangle, NC jobs market remains strong but economists see signs for concern
The volatility in the Triangle’s labor market continues. Still, tens of thousands of Triangle jobs remain open, finds the WRAL TechWire Jobs Report.
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Triangle economists explain what Friday’s jobs report says about possible recession
Some Triangle residents believe the U.S. economy is already in recession despite economists saying otherwise. Garner shopper Paul Bischler cited several reasons he believes in the former. “Based on the prices I see in the grocery store, the gasoline prices [and] the mortgage rates now,” Bischler said. “They affect...
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UNC economist: ‘Can’t find any signs of weakness’ in economy based on jobs report
The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that employment in the U.S. has surpassed pre-COVID levels. Here’s what’s happening.
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Prepare for a recession: Shore up savings, job situation, but sit tight on investments
So, the U.S. economy slowed, again, in the second quarter. Here’s how you can prep for a recession if the economy slips into decline.
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Advice for job seekers in changing labor market: Be careful, economists warn
Looking for a job? Pondering a career change? With a possible recession the horizon and the state’s job market evolving, two North Carolina economists has some advice for you.
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Inflation dips slightly but we’re a ‘long way from relief,’ economist says
The latest data on consumer prices shows that while prices increased last month, the inflation rate for prior 12 months dipped. That may be short lived.
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