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Jobs and Fed Rate Hikes Could be Clues to Consumer Spending: Week Ahead
Will consumers continue to spend at retail? That could depend on the labor market and when the Fed will raise…
Will December’s Job Growth Last? Omicron Might Hold the Answer
The private sector added 807,000 jobs in December, new data shows.
Four Nike Design Directors Reportedly Leave in One Month
"The influx of MBA's was preventing the expression and pollination of new ideas," a former 3D footwear…
Job Growth and Wages are Rising: Week Ahead
Job growth and rising wages suggest that consumer spending should keep growing in the fourth quarter, during…
Retreating Consumer Confidence Could Put Holiday in Jeopardy
Consumer confidence in September fell for the third straight month, largely over concerns about the labor…
Political Stalemate Could Force Federal Shutdown: Week Ahead
An extended US government shutdown could crimp retail sales and impact an expected early start to the holiday…
Jabs for Jobs? How Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Could Drive Labor Crunch
Mandating Covid-19 vaccinations could result in unintended consequences for the jobs market.
August Jobs Report a Huge Disappointment for Retail, Fashion
The combined retail sector shed more than 25,000 jobs in August. Textiles and apparel manufacturers trimmed…
Higher Prices, Covid Surge Knock US Consumer Confidence to 6-Month Low
Consumers ended the summer with confidence at a low point, but economists don't think it's an indication of a…
Just How Bad Can Consumer Sentiment Get? Week Ahead
Two upcoming consumer sentiment readings may offer a glimpse into how the latest Covid surge might impact…
US Has More Job Openings Than Willing Workers: Week Ahead
Labor Department data for June 2021 shows a net hiring in the retail trade sector of just 276,000 Americans…
America’s Economic Recovery Might Be in Trouble, Payroll Data Suggests
"The labor market recovery continues to exhibit uneven progress," ADP chief economist Nela Richardson said.
Here’s What Labor Market Conditions Say About US Consumer Confidence
Consumers' assessment of the jobs front and improving labor market conditions is providing a boost in…
Could Dual Threat Derail Holiday? Week Ahead
The jobs front is getting muddied and other labor issues, such as lack of truck drivers, could pressure…
Under Armour Job Postings Dip for First Time Since December
The number of job listings on the athleticwear company's site are down 10.1 percent from last month's high.