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NRF: US economy grows despite labor disputes, inflation

The U.S. economy is continuing to grow even as labor disputes across the country and uncertainty created by Congress add to the ongoing challenges of inflation and high interest rates, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist... more »

UPS, Teamsters reach agreement in labor negotiations

UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the union representing about 330,000 UPS employees in the U.S., have reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement. “Together we reached a win-win-win agreement on the issues that are... more »

Retail job growth surges in February

The retail industry added a better-than-expected 46,400 jobs in February, the National Retail Federation said. The number excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. Overall, the economy added 313,000 jobs, the Labor Department said. “This substantial... more »