Chapter

The Relationship Between the Job Market and Inflation
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06:45 - 12:23 (05:37)

With a strong job market, it will be difficult for inflation to return to a normal 2 percent level. A hot labor market can keep inflation elevated.

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Despite the housing market pulling back, the manufacturing industry has seen job growth in high-skilled positions, defying expectations of a downturn.
06:45 - 08:11 (01:25)
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Manufacturing
Summary

Despite the housing market pulling back, the manufacturing industry has seen job growth in high-skilled positions, defying expectations of a downturn. This trend is highlighted by specific government data.

Chapter
The Relationship Between the Job Market and Inflation
Episode
How Layoff News Is Hiding a Hot Job Market
Podcast
The Daily
Despite the surprising increase in job openings in certain sectors, like publishing industries and telecommunications, a hot labor market can lead to inflation, which has been a problem in the United States lately.
08:11 - 09:25 (01:14)
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Labor market
Summary

Despite the surprising increase in job openings in certain sectors, like publishing industries and telecommunications, a hot labor market can lead to inflation, which has been a problem in the United States lately.

Chapter
The Relationship Between the Job Market and Inflation
Episode
How Layoff News Is Hiding a Hot Job Market
Podcast
The Daily
A strong job market leads to higher spending and makes it hard for inflation to come back down to the normal 2 percent level.
09:25 - 11:41 (02:16)
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Employment
Summary

A strong job market leads to higher spending and makes it hard for inflation to come back down to the normal 2 percent level.

Chapter
The Relationship Between the Job Market and Inflation
Episode
How Layoff News Is Hiding a Hot Job Market
Podcast
The Daily
Retailers report nearly 200 million shoppers and a record-breaking $9 billion spent online during the Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday period, with the consumer showing resilience in spending despite the pandemic.
11:41 - 12:23 (00:41)
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retail
Summary

Retailers report nearly 200 million shoppers and a record-breaking $9 billion spent online during the Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday period, with the consumer showing resilience in spending despite the pandemic.

Chapter
The Relationship Between the Job Market and Inflation
Episode
How Layoff News Is Hiding a Hot Job Market
Podcast
The Daily