09/08/2025
The new report on job openings showed that there were just 7.18 million job listings in July, levels not seen since the pandemic, when millions lost their jobs due to shutdowns. The report is another data point showing increasing weakness in the labor market.
09/08/2025
The Federal Reserve carries a dual mandate—keep employment high and control inflation. To carry out those duties, it sets interest rates. But the firing of one of its members could affect the Fed’s ability to carry out its mission, some say.