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Byline: PAUL WISEMAN-AP Economics Writer

26 May

Worry about stagflation, a flashback to ’70s, begins to grow

published on May 26, 2022 - 2:08 PM

(AP) — Stagflation. It was the dreaded “S word” of the 1970s. For Americans of a certain age, it conjures

30 Mar

Russia war ends era of globalization that kept inflation low

published on March 30, 2022 - 2:11 PM

For decades, the free flow of trade across much of the world allowed the richest nations to enjoy easy access

04 Jan

A record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November

published on January 4, 2022 - 12:34 PM

(AP) — A record 4.5 million American workers quit their jobs in November, a sign of confidence and more evidence

29 Dec

US home prices surge 18.4% in October

published on December 29, 2021 - 3:24 PM

(AP) — U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of

16 Sep

Small agency, big job: Biden tasks OSHA with vaccine mandate

published on September 16, 2021 - 12:49 PM

(AP) — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration doesn’t make many headlines. Charged with keeping America’s workplaces safe, it usually

09 Aug

U.S. job openings hit a record 10.1 million in June

published on August 9, 2021 - 1:00 PM

(AP) — U.S. employers posted a record 10.1 million job openings in June, another sign that the job market and

06 Aug

US hiring surges in July, but the variant is the wild card

published on August 6, 2021 - 1:25 PM

(AP) — U.S employers added 943,000 jobs in July and drove the unemployment rate down to 5.4% in another sign

11 Jun

US unemployment claims fall to 376,000, sixth straight drop

published on June 11, 2021 - 12:27 PM

(AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy,

30 Apr

Biden’s corporate tax plan takes aim at income inequality

published on April 30, 2021 - 2:25 PM

(AP) — From John Kennedy to Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump, American presidents have taken aim at corporate America’s tax-avoidance

17 Feb

Biden’s $15 wage proposal: Job killer or a boon for workers?

published on February 17, 2021 - 12:38 PM

(AP) — President Joe Biden’s effort to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour could provide a welcome

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