A jobs report catching everyone by surprise
Oct 6, 2023

A jobs report catching everyone by surprise

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The Labor Department reports that 336,000 jobs were created last month — way more than expected. We discuss the job market's continued resilience and what it means for the Fed.

Segments From this episode

The latest on the UAW strike

Later today, we expect to learn whether the United Auto Workers union will expand its strikes against Detroit’s big three automakers. There are signs of progress in the talks with GM, Ford and Stellantis. In past weeks, the UAW has spared the company that’s made the most progress from additional strikes.

So. Many. Jobs.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics just released its official jobs tally for the month of September: 336,00 jobs were created last month. That’s almost twice what was anticipated. Susan Schmidt, head of public equity at the State of  Investment Board, joins the show to discuss.

Smaller, independent hotels in Europe find it harder to bounce back from the pandemic

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The lobby of a luxury hotel in southwestern France.
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The team

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Nick Esposito Media Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Olie D'Albertanson Producer, BBC
Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC