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How did the closely watched jobs report get its start?

by Mitchell Hartman
Jun 6, 2024
The survey of employers was created to help answer puzzling questions about labor.
It wasn't until the recession of 1913-1914 that the Bureau of Labor Statistics began regular surveys of employers.
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The European Central Bank cut interest rates. What does that mean for the Fed?

by Elizabeth Trovall
Jun 6, 2024
When the Fed meets next week, they will be more focused on what's happening here in the United States.
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In far west Texas, a disappearing river poses a challenge to tourism 

by Zoe Kurland
Jun 6, 2024
The Rio Grande has gone dry in the Big Bend region, forcing the industry to adapt — less boating and more hiking and biking.
An area of dry Rio Grande riverbed. Because the Rio Grande is a binational river, it is managed jointly by Mexico and the U.S.
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American capitalism isn't working for everyone

by Ruchir Sharma
Jun 6, 2024
In his latest book, investor Ruchir Sharma takes a hard look at who's getting left out of the American dream and why.
A lock seen on a gate outside of the U.S. Department of Treasury Building following the bailout of Silicon Valley Bank in 2023.
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St. Louis is in a real estate "death spiral." Can it get out?

by Nova Safo , Ariana Rosas and Alex Schroeder
Jun 6, 2024
As St. Louis residents highlighted safety concerns, many moved out of downtown areas. Then the restaurants and retailers did too.
A view of buildings in downtown St. Louis.
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Share your wedding spending regrets! 

by Marketplace Staff
Jun 6, 2024
Did you buy an expensive, unattractive bridesmaid dress or splurge on catering that gave your guests food poisoning? We want to hear about it.
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Why Donald Trump can still run his media group

by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder
Jun 6, 2024
We parse the law when it comes to felons and publicly traded companies.
As a convicted felon, Donald Trump could become U.S. president again, but not a cosmetologist in the state of New York.
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Will the May jobs report show more of a slowdown in wage growth?

by Mitchell Hartman
Jun 6, 2024
Wages were running hot two years ago, rising about 6% annually. Things have cooled since then, with April average wages up just under 4%.
Economists expect continued moderation in wages.
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How equitable are 401(k) plans?

by Caleigh Wells
Jun 6, 2024
A new Vanguard study says 401(k)s aren’t enough for many people to retire, and that the top 20% of earners get 44% of employer contributions.
White employees and those with well-off parents reap the biggest benefits of 401(k)s, said MIT finance professor Taha Choukhmane.
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Does Texas need its own stock exchange?

by Elizabeth Trovall
Jun 5, 2024
It’s not so much about Texas, but getting away from the growing list of NYSE and Nasdaq rules imposed in recent years, one expert says.
The planned Texas Stock Exchange is backed by heavy-hitter investors including BlackRock and Citadel Securities.
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