The U.S. added a disappointing 199,000 new jobs in December, less than half of what economists were expecting. However, in the last month of 2021, the unemployment rate fell to its lowest point since the start of the pandemic. Diane Swonk, the chief economist at Grant Thornton, joined CBSN to discuss what the December jobs…
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The Federal Reserve Board hosts an event on Friday with representatives from a range of sectors to share their perspectives on how the pandemic has re-shaped the economy. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell provides opening remarks, and Vice Chair Lael Brainard and Governor Michelle W. Bowman each moderate conversations with leaders from nonprofits, small businesses,…
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The Labor Department reports 203,000 Americans filed jobless claims last week, up about 1,000 from the week before.
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Many workers are feeling resignation regret after leaving their jobs during the pandemic. LinkedIn career expert Catherine Fisher joins “CBS Mornings” to share tips on how workers can feel confident and get back the career they want. Each weekday morning, “CBS Mornings” co-hosts Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson bring you the latest breaking…
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