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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

GOP panel accuses safety commission’s Richard Trumka Jr. of pressuring private businesses

Zach Halaschak - July 25, 2024 9:01 am

Second-quarter GDP grew at 2.8% rate, much more than expected, as election approaches

Zach Halaschak - July 25, 2024 8:32 am

New home sales fall to lowest level in nine months amid housing affordability crisis

Zach Halaschak - July 24, 2024 11:14 am

Social Security update: August direct payment worth $943 goes out in eight days

Emily Hallas - July 24, 2024 7:00 am

Social Security update: First round of August payments worth $4,873 to go out in 21 days

Emily Hallas - July 24, 2024 6:00 am

Bad housing market news: Existing home sales plunge as prices hit record

Zach Halaschak - July 23, 2024 10:57 am

Social Security update: Final round of July payments worth $4,873 to go out Wednesday

Brady Knox - July 23, 2024 7:00 am

Social Security update: August direct payment worth $943 goes out in nine days

Brady Knox - July 23, 2024 6:00 am

Social Security Update: Third round of July payments worth up to $4,873 goes out in two days

Elaine Mallon - July 22, 2024 6:00 am

Social Security update: Final round of July payments worth $4,873 to go out in four days

Brady Knox - July 20, 2024 7:00 am

Housing starts rose in June despite higher mortgage rates

Zach Halaschak - July 17, 2024 8:34 am

Social Security update: Second round of July payments worth $4,873 to go out today

Brady Knox - July 17, 2024 7:00 am

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