The September jobs report beat expectations by a lot. But how is the US economy actually doing — and could it provide an “October surprise?”
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Is the US economy headed for a recession? Signs were muddled and mixed in the August jobs report.
Recession Watch? September 2024 Race, Jobs and the Economy Update Read More »
The latest jobs report was worrisome. News since has been better. So where does the US Economy stand in summer 2024?
The July jobs report hints at a softening economic picture — especially with household budgets continuing to feel the squeeze of inflation.
The May BLS jobs report is out. Nearly midway through 2024, what is the overall state of the US economy?
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As we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, it’s important to understand how data flaws in the BLS jobs report fuel the “model minority myth.”
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) monthly jobs report provides a broad look at the current state of the labor market. It is comprised of two surveys, a household survey sent to people that gauges their labor market experiences of employment and unemployment and an establishment survey sent to businesses to measure their hiring levels, hours and
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Better understand the February jobs report with this special Women’s History Month edition of NCRC’s Race, Jobs and the Economy series.
The Black economy looks to be off to a strong start in the January jobs report — though that trajectory still begins on a launchpad of racial economic inequality.
How is the labor market for Black workers? The December jobs report reveals significant gains for Black workers.
What can the November jobs report tell us about the future of racial economic inequality?
Was the October jobs report good, bad, or just plain complicated?
Low Unemployment and Labor Victories Unlikely to Bridge Racial Wealth Inequality Read More »
Race, Jobs, and the Economy October 2023 Update September 15th through October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month. As noted in our Latino Racial Wealth Snapshot, almost 19% of Americans are Hispanic and while their population has almost doubled in number since 2020 they remain far less wealthy than non-Hispanic White Americans. From college attainment to homeownership to income, Hispanics
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Since March of 2022, the unemployment rate has stayed somewhere between 3.4% and 3.7%. The latest monthly report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) breaks this trend with the rate rising to 3.8%.
The Black unemployment rate is sometimes seen as a “canary in the coal mine” for the broader economy. When it begins to rise, it may signal a looming downturn.
