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An employee hiring sign with a QR code is seen in a window of a business in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., April 7, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo

US labor market remains stable; weather, strike distortions loom

October 3, 2024 – 6:48 AM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose marginally…

Dockworkers strike at the Bayport Container Terminal in Seabrook, Texas, on October 1, 2024. Officials at 14 ports along the US East and Gulf Coasts were making last-minute preparations on September 30 for a likely labor strike that could drag on the US economy just ahead of a presidential election -- despite last-minute talks. (Photo by Mark Felix / AFP) (Photo by MARK FELIX/AFP via Getty Images)

Dockworkers From Maine To Texas Begin Strike That Could Have Lasting Impact On Economy

Dockworkers stretching all the way from the East and Gulf coasts went on strike after midnight on Tuesday, which could greatly cause an increase to inflation and cause production shortages for the start of the holiday season.

Tonya Young and her grandson Anthony Young shop at a Family Dollar store in Nashville, August 17, 2024. REUTERS/Kevin Wurm

When the dollar store closes, US families on food benefits lose a lifeline

Nearly every day, Latrina Begley, 37, of Nashville, or one of her six children, shopped at the Family Dollar down the hill from their home.

A person shops for vegetables at a supermarket in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 28, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo

US consumer spending, inflation rise moderately in August

Consumer spending increased slightly less than expected in August, suggesting some moderation in economic growth in the third quarter.

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 07: A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange October 7, 2008 in New York City. Despite a government debt buyout plan, the Dow continued to fall today, closing more than 500 points down. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Economy Grows 3%, but High Debt and Consumer Concerns Spark Worries Ahead

Today’s GDP report indicates modest growth of 3%, suggesting the economy is on an upward trajectory, but underlying concerns persist.

TOPSHOT - US First Lady Melania Trump boards a plane at Andrews Air Force Base for a three state overnight trip March 4, 2019 in Maryland. - The First Lady travels to Oklahoma, Washington, and Nevada as part of her "Be Best" tour. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Melania Calls Trump’s Survival Of 2 Assassination Attempts A ‘Miracle’ In First TV Interview In Years

Former first lady Melania Trump appeared in her first television interview in over two years on Wednesday, reflecting on her feelings regarding the two assassination attempts against her husband, Donald Trump, as well as the current state of the country.