US inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low
WASHINGTON (AP) — US inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low.
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ReutersUS labor market steadily cooling amid higher job openings, low layoffs
U.S. job openings increased solidly in October while layoffs dropped by the most in 1-1/2 years, suggesting the labor market continued to slow in an orderly fashion. But the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, or JOLTS report, from the Labor Department on Tuesday also showed employers hesitant to hire more workers. The historically low level of layoffs is anchoring the labor market and the broader economy through higher wages that are driving consumer spending.
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Job openings rise more than expected in October
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US job openings rose last month, though hiring slowed, in mixed picture for labor market
The number of job postings in the United States rebounded in October from a 3 1/2 year low in September, a sign that businesses are still seeking workers even though hiring has cooled. Openings rose 5% to 7.7 million from 7.4 million in September, the Labor Department said Tuesday.
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Why South Korea declared martial law and what happens next
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South Korea declares martial law
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Warning systems had been in place for hazardous weather in the area
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Ruben Amorim reveals Manchester United meeting as he names one player 'the future' of his team
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US jets attack Iranian militias in Syria
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