Unemployment reshapes opportunities for Black Americans

Uncover the untold story of rising job struggles for Black Americans, exposing deep racial divides in economic recovery. How November job reports reveal widening racial disparities in employment Image generated by AI The economic toll of unemployment on Black Americans The latest employment data highlights a troubling reality for Black Americans, who continue to face…

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How inflation expectations differ across party lines

By New University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index data shows how Republicans and Democrats have very different inflation expectations, with a noticeable change now that President-elect Trump is returning to office. Asking for a Trend Host Julie Hyman discusses why these expectations are so significant. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest…

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They were closing on their dream home. Then they fell for a little-known real estate scam

CNN  —  Three days before closing on his Chicago-area condo in September, Cullen Brown received an email detailing down payment wiring directions from the title company working with the seller, one of the final steps before he could achieve his dream of first-time homeownership. But the instructions hadn’t actually come from the title company. Brown…

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Unemployment spike hits black women as labor market cools

November’s labor market data reveals a troubling shift in employment equity, with Black women facing a sharp increase in unemployment rates. While the U.S. unemployment rate overall saw a slight rise from 4.1% to 4.2%, deeper analysis by demographic … November data reveals growing racial and gender disparities in employment Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / voronaman…

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