Nov 16, 2023

The calm after the employment storm

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We're seeing signs that the job market is reaching balance. Plus, the federal student aid application, aka FAFSA, will come out late this year.

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New unemployment claims creep up as hiring slows

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Nov 16, 2023

Six months of incremental softening of the job market has firmed up to something tangible: the number of people continuing to file for unemployment was the highest it’s been in almost two years.

Slowed hiring could be an indicator that the jobs market is mellowing out after wild swings during the first few years of the pandemic.

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Costs have been falling for retailers — some retailers, at least

by Justin Ho

Nov 16, 2023

While supply chain costs have fallen over the last year, some retailers are still facing wage pressure and inventory costs.

Walmart has tried to cut freight costs by expanding the size of its private fleet.

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A New York City street vendor scrabbles and strives to make a living

by Mitchell Hartman

Nov 16, 2023

The Street Vendor Project estimates at least 20,000 vendors are operating in New York City, but there are permits for only about 6,000.

Vicente Veintimilla sets up his stall at the same place on the sidewalk every day near bus, subway and commuter train stops and Fordham University in the Bronx.

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An improved FAFSA is on the way, but delays mean students and schools will have to scramble

by Stephanie Hughes

Nov 16, 2023

This year's form will be shorter and easier to fill out. But it'll also arrive more than two months late.

Colleges use the information on the FAFSA to decide how much financial aid to offer applicants.

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Toyota's Camry sedan is going exclusively hybrid in 2024

by Henry Epp

Nov 16, 2023

The automaker has expanded its line of hybrid vehicles as it bets that some motorists are not ready for fully electric vehicles.

Toyota's focus on hybrids sets it apart from other automakers, which have thrown money into developing and producing fully electric vehicles in recent years.

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Music from the episode

Hell N Back Bakar

You Know I'm No Good Amy Winehouse

Passionfruit Drake

Afternoon Soul Gramatik

Time Will Tell Arms and Sleepers

Eyes To The Wind The War On Drugs

Gun Metal Grey The Budos band

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Daisy Palacios Senior Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer

Sean McHenry Associate Producer

Andie Corban Associate Producer

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer

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