Federal prosecutors are scrambling to recoup billions of dollars in pandemic aid from people who falsely obtained funds from government programs that were intended to keep the economy afloat during […]
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Back to news homeFrance Desperately Needs Workers, but the Fixes Could Anger Left and Right
The sign on the window of Red Rhino, a popular barbecue restaurant in central Paris, has been up for a month: “Closed until further notice due to lack of personnel.” […]
Inflation Expected to Remain High Even as Economy Slows and Layoffs Rise
“The hunger of children is not a necessary cost to pay to bring down inflation,” Ms. Ananat, of Barnard, said.Republicans, meanwhile, have blamed the Biden administration — and in particular, […]
Rapid Inflation, Lower Employment: How the U.S. Pandemic Response Measures Up
The United States spent more aggressively to protect its economy from the pandemic than many global peers, a strategy that has helped to foment more rapid inflation — but also […]
Paying Taxes in 2022: What You Need to Know
I was lured into the meme stock madness. What do I need to know?The federal government is coming for its share of your winnings. If you were trading in a […]
October 2021 Jobs Report: Gain of 531,000 Offers Brighter Picture
“It’s a euphemism, but something the Fed takes very seriously,” said Diane Swonk, the chief economist at the accounting firm Grant Thornton. If the current surge in prices does not […]
The Economic Rebound Is Still Waiting for Workers
“They’re making a lot of profits in part because they’re saving on labor costs, and the question is how long can that go on,” said Julia Pollak, chief economist for […]
September 2021 Jobs Report Shows Gain of Just 194,000 as Delta Persisted
Job growth slowed to the year’s weakest pace last month as the latest coronavirus wave dashed hopes of an imminent return to normal for the U.S. economy.Employers added just 194,000 […]
Poverty in U.S. Declined Thanks to Government Aid, Census Report Shows
The share of people living in poverty in the United States fell to a record low last year as an enormous government relief effort helped offset the worst economic contraction […]
Tips for Victims of Unemployment Benefit Fraud
In some cases, people have received debit cards in the mail from a different state, but with their own names on it. In those cases, it’s possible something went awry […]