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The reality underlying April’s jobs report, in facts and charts

Joseph Lawler - May 8, 2026 8:52 am

Job growth beat expectations at 115,000 in April as unemployment held at 4.3%

Hochul’s budget proposal promises largest climate investment in state history

Federal court blocks Trump’s 10% global tariffs levied after Supreme Court loss

US fuel exports hit record highs as Iran war strains global supply

Fed takes ‘first step’ toward considering digital dollar, seeks public comment

Zach Halaschak - January 20, 2022 8:49 pm

Jobless claims rise more than expected to 286,000, highest since October

Zach Halaschak - January 20, 2022 1:31 pm

Biden Fed nominee Raskin faces GOP opposition over climate change activism

Zach Halaschak - January 18, 2022 12:00 pm

Retail sales plunged 1.9% in December

Zach Halaschak - January 14, 2022 3:23 pm

Biden to nominate Sarah Bloom Raskin for Fed vice chairwoman for supervision

Zach Halaschak - January 14, 2022 1:46 am

Soaring inflation takes center stage in Biden Fed nominee confirmation hearing

Zach Halaschak - January 13, 2022 9:08 pm

Fed vice chairwoman nominee Brainard grilled by Republicans on climate change

Zach Halaschak - January 13, 2022 8:00 pm

Mortgage rates jump to pre-pandemic levels, threatening house demand

Zach Halaschak - January 13, 2022 5:55 pm

Aggressive new California tax hike proposal could accelerate exodus from state

Zach Halaschak - January 13, 2022 11:30 am

Powell pledges to bring down inflation during confirmation hearing

Zach Halaschak - January 11, 2022 7:25 pm

United canceling flights as 3,000 employees call in sick with COVID-19

Zach Halaschak - January 11, 2022 3:45 pm

Fed chairman Jerome Powell faces nomination hearing

Zach Halaschak - January 11, 2022 11:00 am

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