The unemployment rate just dropped to 3.7%, and experts say it’s another ‘soft landing’ signal that will leave the Fed in limbo

The recession that seemed so inevitable at the end of 2022, still hasn’t arrived and may not come any time soon,” said Chris Zaccarelli, chief investment officer of Independent Advisor Alliance. The recession that seemed so inevitable at the end of 2022, still hasn’t arrived and may not come any time soon,” said Chris Zaccarelli,…

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Is the US economy on track for a ‘soft landing’? Friday’s jobs report may offer clues

But Powell also said interest rates are “well into” restrictive … West Hunsaker at Morris Hall supports Make-A-Wish Foundation in Arizona. KTAR’s … But Powell also said interest rates are “well into” restrictive … West Hunsaker at Morris Hall supports Make-A-Wish Foundation in Arizona. KTAR’s … See the entire article on Arizona’s unemployment, or, read more Arizona…

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US economy adds 199,000 jobs in November, unemployment rate unexpectedly falls

Employers added 199,000 jobs in November, the Labor Department said in its monthly payroll report released Friday, beating the 180,000 jobs forecast by Refinitiv economists. Employers added 199,000 jobs in November, the Labor Department said in its monthly payroll report released Friday, beating the 180,000 jobs forecast by Refinitiv economists. See the entire article on…

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Yellen says economists ‘eating their words’ after predicting high US unemployment

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Tuesday that economists who predicted that high U.S. unemployment would be needed to tame inflation are “eating their words” as the economy experiences … U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Tuesday that economists who predicted that high U.S. unemployment would be needed to tame inflation are “eating…

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Are unemployment benefits safe from wage garnishment?

Most of the time unemployment benefits are protected from wage garnishment. In some cases, unemployment benefits can be garnished if you owe income taxes, student loan debt or child support. Filing … Key takeawaysMost of the time unemployment benefits are protected from wage garnishment.In some cases, unemployment benefits can be garnished if you owe income…

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Yellen: Economists projecting need for high unemployment are now ‘eating their words’

During her visit to Mexico City, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that economists who forecasted the need for high unemployment to control inflation are realizing their predictions. During her visit to Mexico City, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that economists who forecasted the need for high unemployment to control inflation are realizing their…

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Whatcom County’s unemployment rate increases, following WA and ending a hopeful streak

Whatcom County’s unemployment rate increased after recent hopeful decreases, with more people unemployed in October than September, and Washington state’s unemployment rate also increasing. Whatcom … Whatcom County’s unemployment rate increased after recent hopeful decreases, with more people unemployed in October than September, and Washington state’s unemployment rate also increasing. Whatcom … See the entire…

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