Drivers across the Midwest are feeling the pinch as regional gasoline prices rose for a second consecutive week, with the current average now sitting 9 cents higher than last month. While still below the national average, the steady increase signals potential pressure on household budgets.
Drivers across the Midwest are feeling another pinch at the pump as regional gasoline averages rose for a second consecutive week, now sitting just below the national average.
After a November dip, Texas's upstream oil and gas sector added 2,000 jobs in December, contributing to the state's record-breaking employment figures and underscoring the industry's pivotal role in the Texan economy and tax base.
Newly released federal data confirms Texas led all states in job creation last year, setting new historic highs for total employment, workforce size, and nonfarm jobs in December, even as regional disparities persist.
Trimble expands its distribution network in key Midwestern markets by appointing West Side Tractor Sales Co. as a new authorized technology outlet and reseller, enhancing local access to its precision construction solutions for John Deere equipment users.
Germany's unemployment rolls swelled past 3 million in January, pushing the jobless rate to 6.6%, marking the highest January figure in a decade and signaling persistent weakness in Europe's largest economy.
Drivers across the Midwest are feeling the pinch as average gasoline prices rose for a second consecutive week, with regional costs now sitting significantly below the national average.
New unemployment filings in Wisconsin edged higher last week, contrasting with a slight national decline and highlighting regional economic disparities as labor market signals remain mixed.
Seven Wisconsin employers filed WARN notices in January, yet the state's unemployment rate held steady at a low 3.1%. Economists point to a cooling but stable labor market, with significant workforce changes driven by retirements and sectoral shifts.
In Zimbabwe, where formal employment is scarce and medical costs are prohibitive, a stark financial choice is being made: affordable funeral policies are vastly outpacing health insurance, reflecting a cultural prioritization of dignified burials over accessible healthcare.
A quiet crisis is eroding the foundation of U.S. economic decision-making. As key federal data agencies face budget cuts, political pressure, and operational challenges, the resulting information gap could leave policymakers and businesses 'flying blind,' increasing the risks of policy missteps, deeper recessions, and prolonged unemployment.
Initial unemployment filings in Missouri fell by nearly 25% last week, outpacing a modest national decline and contrasting with volatile swings in other states.
Initial unemployment filings in Washington fell slightly last week, even as national figures held steady and other states experienced sharp swings, according to the latest federal data.
Initial unemployment filings in Missouri fell by nearly 25% last week, a significant improvement that contrasts with mixed results seen in other states across the nation.
Weekly unemployment filings in New York state rose last week, contrasting with a slight national decline and highlighting regional economic disparities.
New unemployment filings in Wisconsin edged higher last week, diverging from a slight national decline and highlighting ongoing labor market fluctuations across states.
Initial unemployment filings in Illinois fell last week, reflecting a modest improvement in local labor market conditions even as national numbers held steady.
New unemployment filings in Maryland fell significantly last week, offering a spot of positive news for the state's labor market as national claims also edged lower.
Initial unemployment filings in Virginia rose by over 27% last week, contrasting with a slight national decline and highlighting regional economic disparities.
Initial unemployment filings in Pennsylvania fell last week, contributing to a stable national picture, though sharp swings in other states highlight ongoing regional volatility.
