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Wages
Wage increases seem to be slowing after more than a year of strong gains
Apr 6, 2023
That's good news for in the fight against inflation, as long as consumers don't cut spending so much that the economy tips into recession.
How a tight labor market has made way for educators to strike
Mar 22, 2023
The ongoing strike by Los Angeles educators is being fueled largely by high demand for workers.
Lower-income earners' wages have grown faster than others
Mar 8, 2023
A tight labor market has helped low-income workers raise their wages, according to a new working paper.
What the monthly jobs report can — and can’t — tell us about the labor market
by
Janet Nguyen
Mar 3, 2023
There are ways to figure out the quality of jobs that are being added to the economy.
Where's the sweet spot for wage growth?
Mar 1, 2023
Economists say 3.5% wage growth is about right when you take inflation and productivity growth into account — but we're not there yet.
A more productive U.S. economy could unlock $10 trillion
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
Feb 27, 2023
Higher productivity could drive up wages, temper inflation and aid the energy transition, the McKinsey Global Institute finds.
Consumer debt is becoming more of a burden
by
Justin Ho
Feb 7, 2023
Consumer debt levels have been rising. While wage gains have helped people pay off debt, those gains have been slowing down.
For public good, not for profit.
Wage growth is slowing down. But is there an upside for workers?
by
Justin Ho
Jan 31, 2023
Wages increased 1% in Q4. Inflation is also slowing. All that could impact whether — and by how much — the Fed hikes interest rates.
Business economists seem a little more optimistic, survey finds
Jan 23, 2023
A majority still think the country is headed for a recession. But the majority's shrinking.
Why your paycheck isn't keeping up with inflation
Jan 16, 2023
The average paycheck lagged behind inflation in 2022, and the higher prices are hitting low-wage workers the hardest.