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Jul 8, 2022

Hiring is still strong. Take that, high interest rates.

The Labor Department’s report this morning shows the U.S. added 370,000 jobs in June, which leads us into our discussion with Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives. The Great Resignation is showing slight hints of slowing down. Even in the face of inflation, gig work still appears to be a solid option for a lot of people.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 19: A hiring sign is displayed in a store window in Manhattan on August 19, 2021 in New York City. Despite continued concerns about the Delta variant of the Covid virus, the United States economy continues to grow with the leading economic index jumping 0.9% last month. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 19: A hiring sign is displayed in a store window in Manhattan on August 19, 2021 in New York City. Despite continued concerns about the Delta variant of the Covid virus, the United States economy continues to grow with the leading economic index jumping 0.9% last month. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
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