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What recession? Professional forecasters raise expectations for US economy in 2024
Read full article: What recession? Professional forecasters raise expectations for US economy in 2024This year looks to be a much better one for the U.S. economy than business economists were forecasting just a few months ago.
Applications for US jobless benefits fall again as labor market powers on
Read full article: Applications for US jobless benefits fall again as labor market powers onThe number of Americans applying for jobless benefits fell to its lowest level in five weeks, even as more high-profile companies announce layoffs.
Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! District F to hold career fair with major employers in Alief on Saturday
Read full article: Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! District F to hold career fair with major employers in Alief on SaturdayCouncil Member Tiffany D. Thomas will host her 2nd Annual District F Career Fair this Saturday, with more than 75 participating employers and resource groups scheduled to attend.
Job openings down in most industries, while layoffs spike
Read full article: Job openings down in most industries, while layoffs spikeLayoffs spiked in November compared with the previous month and the number of job openings slipped, a sign the job market has stalled as the resurgent coronavirus has forced new shutdowns of restaurants and bars and discouraged consumer spending. While the layoffs were concentrated among restaurants, bars and hotels, the slowdown in job postings was widespread across most industries, showing a reluctance by businesses to hire more people amid a pandemic fueled recession. Layoffs, however, soared 17.6% to 1.9 million, driven mostly by job cuts at restaurants, bars and hotels, which more than doubled. Tuesday’s report, known as the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, or JOLTS, adds more details about hiring and firing by businesses and government agencies. Last week, job postings website Indeed said that while companies listed more jobs in December, the pace had slowed from previous months.