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Trump and His Lawyer Fined Nearly $1 Million Over 'Frivolous' Suit Against Clinton, Comey, and Democrats

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Reason

Understanding the CPI: this metric can help you make better money decisions

The December CPI showed signs inflation is slowing down. Here’s how the CPI works and how it can help you make smarter decisions about your money

Fortune

Stock Market Live: Stocks Surge on 'Goldilocks' December Jobs Report, Treasury Yields Tumble

Notably slower wage growth offset a stronger-than-expected December jobs report, sending U.S. stocks firmly higher Friday.

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Goldilocks Jobs Report? December Jobs Gains At 223,000, Wage Growth Slows

Notably slower wage growth offset a stronger-than-expected December jobs report, sending U.S. stocks higher in early Friday trading.

The Street

2022 reconsidered: Just how great was Texas’ job market?

This was the year the Texas economy kept crushing it. Or so we thought.

Tribune News Service

BLS upbeat on Thai stock market rebound next year

Bualuang Securities (BLS) is bullish on the Thai stock market outlook next year as the local economy is on the recovery path while inflation and interest rates are starting to moderate.

Bangkok Post

US job data were robust though business response rate was poor

There’s one caveat to keep in mind about Friday’s surprisingly large U.S. payrolls and wage gains: the response rate from businesses was the poorest since January 2002.

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Jobs Report Shows Big Wage Gains, 263,000 New Hires In November

A hotter-than-expected reading for wage gains in Friday's November jobs report has reignited inflation concerns in the world's biggest economy.

The Street

'There's definitely an accountant shortage out there': MBAs have become the go-to degree and companies are struggling to hire enough CPAs

The number of companies trying to hire accountants hasn't slowed one bit.

Fortune

Jobs Report Shows 261,000 New Hires In October, Mixed Wages Data: Stocks Surge

Modestly firmer monthly wage gains, along with nearly 580,000 new hires over the past two months, suggests the domestic labor market remains solid heading into the holiday season.

The Street

27 Jobs That Pay Over $60,000 a Year With Just an Associate Degree

About 28% of workers with associate degrees earn more than the median earnings of workers with bachelor’s degrees. Here are some of those top paying jobs.

The Street

US economy adds 263,000 jobs in September

The positive jobs report could be a sign that recent interest rate increases haven’t caused businesses to slow hiring

The Independent UK

Does anyone want a government job? Anyone?

Businesspeople in the U.S. have been complaining for more than a year about how hard it is to hire anybody. Their public-sector counterparts have had it worse, though, and it might not just be a pandemic thing.

Tribune News Service

Towering above the rest

Vietnam, an emerging market with one of the highest growth rates in the world, has drawn significant investments from abroad.

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Reason

Latest Inflation Numbers Show That Rent Is Too Damn High

The cost of shelter was up 0.7 percent in August and 6.2 percent for the year, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report.

The Street

August Inflation Shock: Core Prices Rise, Knocking Back Peak CPI Bets; Stocks Slump

Core inflation pressures resurfaced last month, BLS data indicated Tuesday, accelerating bets on a big Fed rate hike next week in Washington.

Benzinga

Here's Why the CPI Report Will Dictate The Market Bottom

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is the inflation gauge. Inflation is the rate at which prices are rising and in turn eroding your buying power. It's released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on a monthly basis. It measures the average rate of change in prices paid by…

Reason

Americans Spent More on Taxes Last Year Than on Food, Health Care, Education, and Clothing Combined

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Bangkok Post

Riding investment volatility to glory with the Nasdaq-100 Index®

The first half of 2022 has proven to be one of the most challenging environments for investors to navigate in decades. Inflationary pressures arose in 2021 as the world started reopening following mass vaccination against Covid-19. Nevertheless, inflationary pressures have only increased, forcing the Federal Reserve into an extremely hawkish…

The Street

'Goldilocks' August Jobs Report Shows 315,000 New Hires, Slowing Wage Growth: Stocks Jump

An expanding labor market isn't boosting wages, the BLS's August Jobs report indicated Friday, sending stocks on Wall Street firmly higher.

Bangkok Post

Bualuang upbeat on Q4 SET Index rally

Bualuang Securities (BLS) is bullish about prospects for the Thai stock market in the fourth quarter, saying tourism-related businesses would play a key role in driving economic growth and the SET Index could reach 1,705 points by the year-end.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Women shouldn’t do any more housework this year

Women spend 47 minutes more on housework on average than men each day, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That adds up to roughly 5 ½ hours each week, and that’s not including child care, grocery shopping or errands, which the BLS classifies in other categories and of which…

The Street

What Is the Bureau of Labor Statistics? Definition, Function & Importance

What Is the Bureau of Labor Statistics? What Does It Do? The Bureau of Labor Statistics, or BLS, is a federal agency that collects and disseminates information about labor, wages, productivity, and prices on behalf of the U.S. government. Its parent organization is the U.S. Department of Labor. ...

The Street

What Is the Unemployment Rate? Definition, Measurement & Economic Importance

What Is the Unemployment Rate? The unemployment rate, in simple terms, is the percentage of the workforce that is unemployed. It’s important to note here that the term “workforce” does not simply refer to everyone of legal working age in the U.S.—It includes only those who actively want to work.…

Reason

New Jobs Report Shows Unemployment Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

The better-than-expected employment numbers are fueling investors' inflation fears and causing the stock market to fall.

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