U.S. retail sales dropped by the most in nearly two years in January, likely because of frigid temperatures and moderation following hefty gains in the past four months.
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U.S. Army Achieves ’15-Year Recruitment High’ Following Trump’s Presidential Win
The United States Army recently highlighted its success in beating previously-low recruiting numbers, announcing that Army recruiting in December 2024 showed success in attracting the most men and women in the last 15 years.
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US job openings post biggest drop in 14 months
U.S. job openings dropped by the most in 14 months in December, but steady hiring and low layoffs suggested that the labor market was not abruptly slowing down.
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US weekly jobless claims fall to 11-month low as labor market remains stable
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell to an 11-month low last week, pointing to a stable labor market.
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US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rise
More people continued to collect unemployment checks at the end of November relative to the beginning of the year as demand for labor cools.
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US consumer prices post largest gain in seven months; cost of rent subsides
Consumer prices increased by the most in seven months, but that is unlikely to discourage the Federal Reserve from delivering a third consecutive interest rate cut next week.
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