Tag: labor_market
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BLS Releases Latest Economic Data and Labor Market Publications
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has published its latest economic data, including May 2026 import/export prices, consumer inflation, and unemployment figures. New analyses on remote work and employment growth are also available, with upcoming labor market releases scheduled.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal GovernmentTrade Bureau of Labor StatisticsEconomic dataLabor marketConsumer pricesUnemploymentProductivityEmployment Cost Index
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Media Monitor: WSJ Editorial Board on AI, Free Speech, Labor Market, and Bolton
The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board reports on Bernie Sanders' AI proposals, an Illinois judge's free speech case, the latest labor market data, Los Angeles' minimum wage retreat, and John Bolton's plea deal.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceLegal AIBernie SandersIllinoisFree SpeechLabor MarketLos AngelesJohn BoltonWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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U.S. Payrolls Rise by 172,000 in May; Unemployment Rate Holds Steady
U.S. payrolls grew by 172,000 in May, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.3%. Gains were seen in leisure, local government, and healthcare, while financial activities declined, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborEconomyFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmploymentUnemploymentPayrollMay 2026Labor MarketEconomic Data
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US Productivity Sees Modest Gain in Q1 2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that nonfarm business productivity increased 0.3% in Q1 2026, while unit labor costs rose 1.8%. Manufacturing productivity also saw a 3.2% increase.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsProductivityUnit Labor CostsNonfarm BusinessManufacturingLabor Market
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U.S. Census Bureau Webinar Explores Worker-Job Dynamics
The U.S. Census Bureau hosted a webinar today, May 28, at 2 p.m. ET, exploring worker-job interactions in the U.S. economy. Speaker Earlene Dowell provided insights on labor market data, career pathways, job mobility, and earnings growth, as part of…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborFederal GovernmentEconomyEducation U.S. Census BureauLabor MarketWebinarEarlene DowellCareer PathwaysJob MobilityEconomic Data
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Media Monitor: AI Quietly Weakening Early-Career Job Market, MIT Technology Review Reports
MIT Technology Review reports artificial intelligence is quietly weakening the early rungs of the career ladder, particularly for young workers in AI-exposed occupations, citing new research.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceEconomyEmployment and LaborEducationFederal Government EmploymentEarly-Career WorkersLabor MarketWorkforce DevelopmentGenerative AIMIT Technology ReviewMITsciencetechnology
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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Reports AI's Limited Impact on White-Collar Jobs So Far
MIT Technology Review reports that despite fears, current economic data shows AI has not yet caused widespread job losses in white-collar sectors, though young workers in exposed fields face challenges.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceEducationFederal Government AILabor MarketWhite-collar JobsUnemploymentEconomic DataTechnologyJob AutomationMIT Technology ReviewMITscience
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BLS Releases Latest Economic Data on Employment, Prices, and Labor Force
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has published its latest economic data for May 18-22, 2026, covering state and metro employment, foreign-born worker characteristics, and price changes for imports, exports, and consumer goods.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesTrade Bureau of Labor StatisticsEconomic DataEmploymentUnemploymentPricesLabor MarketPublications
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Google Executive Challenges Dire AI Job Loss Predictions
Google SVP James Manyika argues against widespread AI job loss, stating that while tasks are automatable, full job automation is slower and less common than 'doomers' predict, emphasizing job evolution and growth.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceEmployment and LaborEconomySocial IssuesMedical Science James ManyikaGoogleAIAutomationJobsLabor MarketTechnologyThe Platformer
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BLS Releases Latest Economic Data, Announces Upcoming Reports
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released new economic data for May 2025 and April 2026, including reports on employment, wages, and price indexes. Upcoming releases will detail labor force characteristics and state employment.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsEconomic DataEmploymentWagesPrice IndexesUnemploymentLabor Market
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Bureau of Labor Statistics Releases Latest Economic Data, Announces Upcoming Reports
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has published new economic data for April and March 2026, covering employment, productivity, and labor turnover. It also announced key upcoming releases, including the Consumer and Producer Price Indexes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceComputers and Internet Bureau of Labor StatisticsEconomic DataEmploymentLabor MarketProductivityConsumer Price IndexProducer Price Index
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Media Monitor: Fed holds interest rates steady
The Washington Post reports the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, marking the first pause after three cuts in late 2025 aimed at protecting the labor market amid slowing hiring.
BusinessPolitics and Government Federal Reserveinterest rateseconomylabor markethiringmonetary policyThe Washington Post