The US labor market entered a new gear in the second half of 2024. Low-hire, low-fire. "We are in a 'low-hire, low-fire' environment," Bank of America's lead economist Aditya Bhave said in a note on ...

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The August Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey affirmed a "low-gear" job market, Bill Adams, chief economist for Comerica Bank, said in a Tuesday note. "The big picture is that America still has a ...

The Park Fire just pushed California’s wildfire season into overdrive. It has grown rapidly since it started near Chico on July 24. Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all ...