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Wage Growth Cools to 3.7 Percent as Workers Lose Bargaining Power
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Wage Growth Cools to 3.7 Percent as Workers Lose Bargaining Power

US average hourly earnings rose 3.7% in the year to June 2025, just ahead of 2.7% inflation. See which jobs got raises and why job switchers lost their edge.

October 15, 2025Read Article
US Hiring Rate Hits Lowest Since 2013
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US Hiring Rate Hits Lowest Since 2013

The US hiring rate dropped to 3.2% in August 2025, matching the lowest level since 2013 outside the pandemic, signaling a fundamental shift in labor market dynamics that impacts job seekers and wage growth.

October 15, 2025Read Article
TCS Slashes H-1B Visa Dependency Amid Senate Scrutiny
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TCS Slashes H-1B Visa Dependency Amid Senate Scrutiny

TCS CEO says no new H-1B hires planned as company shifts to local workforce exceeding 50% in US. Senate questions 5,505 visa approvals in FY2025 while company cut 12,000 jobs globally.

October 13, 2025Read Article
US Jobless Claims Drop Again
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US Jobless Claims Drop Again

Weekly jobless claims fell to 218,000 in late September, showing labor market resilience despite ongoing economic cooling trends.

October 1, 2025Read Article
Chicago Fed Releases Interim Unemployment Data
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Chicago Fed Releases Interim Unemployment Data

The Chicago Federal Reserve releases preliminary unemployment figures showing 4.3% rate for September 2025, signaling potential labor market shifts.

September 24, 2025Read Article
US Business Activity Slows Down
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US Business Activity Slows Down

US business activity continued to decelerate in September as companies pull back on expansion plans amid economic uncertainty and shifting market conditions.

September 24, 2025Read Article
Jobless Claims Drop Unexpectedly
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Jobless Claims Drop Unexpectedly

Weekly unemployment claims dropped to 219,000, defying expectations as the US labor market shows mixed signals between cooling and resilience.

September 24, 2025Read Article
US Job Market Hits Rough Patch
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US Job Market Hits Rough Patch

Job openings fall to 10-month low as US labor market shows signs of cooling, with hiring remaining sluggish despite steady employment levels.

September 24, 2025Read Article
China Holds Interest Rates Steady
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China Holds Interest Rates Steady

China's central bank maintains benchmark lending rates at 3% and 3.5% for the fourth consecutive month as markets show mixed signals amid ongoing economic challenges.

September 23, 2025Read Article
UK Economy Hits Four Month Low
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UK Economy Hits Four Month Low

UK business activity drops to 51.0 in September with 50,000 job losses as manufacturing tumbles and services slow, prompting potential Bank of England policy shifts.

September 23, 2025Read Article
Gen Z Hits Wall Street
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Gen Z Hits Wall Street

Gen Z graduate takes job hunting to the streets after 1,000+ applications yield no responses, highlighting the disconnect in today's labor market.

September 18, 2025Read Article
Amazon Commits $1 Billion to Raise Worker Pay Ahead of Holiday Season
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Amazon Commits $1 Billion to Raise Worker Pay Ahead of Holiday Season

Amazon announces $1 billion investment in worker pay increases, bringing average hourly wages above $30 and rewarding long-term employees with up to 35% raises.

September 18, 2025Read Article
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