Bureau of Labor Statistics
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US inflation remains hot in October, signaling further Fed rate hikes
Inflation remained elevated in October, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 0.4% for the month. While gasoline prices saw a slower increase compared to September, core CPI, excluding food and energy, also rose by…
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Global air traffic controller shortage strains US, with high stress and citizenship rules cited
The United States is facing a significant shortage of air traffic controllers, with approximately 6% fewer than a decade ago despite a 10% increase in flights. This global issue is exacerbated by countries like Australi…
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Americans show mixed outlook on job market despite low unemployment
Despite historically low unemployment rates and robust job growth, Americans are increasingly worried about a potential rise in unemployment nationwide. This concern is particularly pronounced among individuals without …
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AI and remote operations bridge skills gap in heavy industry
Heavy industries like manufacturing and energy face a significant skills gap due to retiring experienced workers and a reluctance from younger generations to take on remote or offshore roles. Contrary to fears of AI eli…
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Holiday travel prices hit 10-year high amid rising fuel costs · 1 source tracked
Holiday travel prices are projected to reach a decade-high this year, with Thanksgiving flights up 31% and Christmas flights up 23% compared to last year. This surge is primarily driven by elevated jet fuel costs, which…
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Workers need decades to save for wealth, research shows
New research indicates that the average worker would need to save for decades to achieve wealth, with a UK worker needing 52 years to save £1.3 million and a US worker needing 70 years to save $4.4 million. These calcul…
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AI accelerates software prototyping, increasing IT spend and engineer demand · 1 source tracked
Contrary to initial expectations that AI would reduce the need for software engineers, the opposite has occurred, with AI making it cheaper and faster to prototype and justify projects. This phenomenon, akin to Jevons p…
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Ryanair CEO warns European airfares could rise 20% due to Iran war fuel costs
Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Leary, has warned that European airfares could increase by 10% to 20% next year due to rising fuel costs exacerbated by the Iran war. While Ryanair has some protection through fuel hedging, a si…
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Americans dedicate nearly half of budget to food and housing
Americans are dedicating nearly half of their budgets to essential expenses like food and housing, a trend that has persisted for at least 15 years. In 2025, these necessities consumed 46.9% of average household spendin…
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OpenAI unveils LifeVal benchmark for AI agents' everyday task performance
OpenAI has released LifeVal, a new benchmark designed to evaluate AI agents on 169 everyday tasks, moving beyond traditional coding and test-based assessments. The benchmark draws tasks from time-use research and a surv…
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Cybersecurity faces entry-level crisis as AI automates junior roles
The cybersecurity industry faces a critical shortage of experienced professionals due to a decline in entry-level roles, a trend exacerbated by AI automating routine tasks. While demand for cybersecurity experts is proj…
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Health insurance costs erode wage gains, driving up ACA premiums
Rising health insurance costs are significantly impacting wage growth, with economists noting that a larger portion of premium increases is being passed on to employees. This trend is contributing to a decrease in consu…
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US workers' income share hits record low amid soaring corporate profits
The share of national income going to U.S. workers has fallen to its lowest point since 1947, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This decline occurred despite record corporate profits and GDP growth, indicati…
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Goldman Sachs: AI layoffs mirror past tech disruptions, impacting older workers
Goldman Sachs analysis indicates that workers displaced by AI-related job cuts are experiencing employment challenges comparable to those seen in previous technological disruptions. These workers are taking longer to fi…
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Fed holds interest rates steady amid Middle East oil price shock
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), led by Chairman Kevin Warsh, has decided to maintain the Federal Funds Rate at 3.75% to 4%, despite recent inflation figures exceeding the Fed's 2% target. This decision was inf…
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Judge rules Trump-era farmworker wage cuts illegal, billions in back pay possible
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration illegally cut wages for foreign guest workers under the H-2A visa program. The Department of Labor must revise its wage formula by December 30th, or the wages will…
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Airlines hike fares 23% amid 90% jet fuel surge, accepting emptier planes
Airlines are increasing ticket prices significantly to offset soaring jet fuel costs, which have risen approximately 90% due to geopolitical events. Despite higher fares, passenger traffic has seen minimal growth, leadi…
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Trump's beef import plan falls short of price reduction goals
The Trump administration's initiative to lower beef prices by importing 300,000 tons of lean beef trimmings at a reduced tariff has fallen significantly short of its goal. As of late October, only 20% of the targeted am…
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AI is the reason for stalled tech job recovery, not the initial bust
Analysis of tech job market data suggests that while AI did not initiate the recent downturn in tech employment, it is the primary reason for the prolonged lack of recovery. The decline in tech jobs began before the wid…
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Social Security COLA tracker ensures auditable public-data pipeline
An independent tracker for the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) has been developed, aiming to provide an auditable public-data pipeline. The tracker distinguishes between forecast, computed, and off…