UNC economist: More people joining labor force is key to a ‘soft landing’ for economy
The pace of job growth slowed in August but labor force participation increased. That’s good news, says UNC-CH economist.
Read MorePosted by Jason Parker | Sep 2, 2022
The pace of job growth slowed in August but labor force participation increased. That’s good news, says UNC-CH economist.
Read MorePosted by Jason Parker | Jun 10, 2022
Soon, you’ll hear media coverage involving terms used to describe and define fiscal policy and finance. Dr. Walden helps explain “recession” language.
Read MorePosted by Jason Parker | Jun 10, 2022
The Dow Jones Industrial Average took a plunge today following worse-than-expected inflation figures and the possibility of another interest rate hike.
Read MorePosted by Jason Parker | Jun 10, 2022
RALEIGH – Inflation is still occurring in the U.S. economy. The latest figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that over the last 12 months, the consumer price index increased by 8.6% before adjustment. That’s the largest 12-month increase since 1981. The news release was issued at 8:30...
Read MorePosted by Jason Parker | Jun 10, 2022
A lot of household wealth disappeared in the first few months of the year. How much? Oh, half a trillion dollars, new Fed data shows.
Read MorePosted by Jason Parker | Jun 1, 2022
Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, spoke at a conference today and warned of an economic ‘hurricane’ coming – very soon.
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