By many measures, 2021 saw a record-spending holiday season despite ongoing supply chain problems, inflation and a new Covid-19 variant. Holiday sales are on track to grow as much as 11.5% over 2020, ...
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Number Of Americans Receiving Unemployment Benefits Unexpectedly Rises As Experts Caution Omicron Surge Could Slow Economic Recovery
Topline Despite falling to their lowest levels during the pandemic in recent weeks, the number of new unemployment claims unexpectedly increased last week, as experts warn a record surge in coronaviru...
Omicron variant likely to fuel inflation, as Americans keep shopping, economist says
damircudic | E+ | Getty Images The spread of the highly infectious omicron variant is likely to fuel more inflation, as Americans keep shopping instead of spending more outside of the home, according ...
Record-Breaking 4.5 Million Americans Quit Jobs In November As Employers Struggle To Retain Workers
Topline Though the number of job openings fell more than expected in November, the number of Americans quitting their jobs jumped to record territory, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday, ...