U.S.

U.S. employers added a modest 559k jobs in May

Many companies are struggling to find enough workers, even as the economy rapidly recovers

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |June 4, 2021

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U.S. jobless claims drop for the fifth straight week

The Labor Department reported 385,000 jobless claims last week, a new pandemic low

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |June 3, 2021

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Federal Reserve survey sees U.S. economy growing at faster pace

Growth accelerated in April and May despite supply disruptions

By Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press |June 2, 2021

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U.S. economy is warming up, but unlikely to overheat: Moody’s

Sources of inflation will likely prove temporary as the economy reopens and finds its footing

By James Langton |May 31, 2021

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