Tight Labor Markets Versus Crippling Debt Loads

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The U.S. economy expanded modestly from October to mid-November and the outlook for growth was generally positive while labor markets remained tight across the country, the Federal Reserve said in a report on Wednesday......»»

Walmart is extending its debt-free college benefits to high schoolers as a way to attract and retain workers in a tight labor market......»»

Tight labor markets globally continue to keep strong demand for Robert Half's (RHI) professional sta.....»»

Labor markets remained tight across the United States as businesses struggled to find skilled workers and wages grew modestly, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday in its latest report on the economy......»»

Small-business owners in the U.S. added the most jobs per firm in 45 years while a measure of hiring plans fell to a 10-month low, suggesting tight labor markets and wage costs are weighing on efforts to add employees even as companies boost payrolls......»»

US Economic Growth ‘Robust’ and On Track Strong business borrowing, rising consumer spending, plus tight labor markets indicate the US economy remains on track for continued growth, the Fed reported Wednesday, the risks of a .....»»

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Economic activity expanded across the U.S. in March and early April, with widespread employment growth but mostly modest wage increases, according to a Federal Reserve report released Wednesday......»»

Forget the chatter about tight labor markets, low unemployment, and vastly improved productivity. Purchasing power for most Americans has stagnated for decades......»»

Forget the chatter about tight labor markets, low unemployment, and vastly improved productivity. Purchasing power for most Americans has stagnated for decades......»»

Forget the chatter about tight labor markets, low unemployment, and vastly improved productivity. Purchasing power for most Americans has stagnated for decades......»»

See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»

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Lorie L. Tekorius, Chief Operating Officer, The Greenbrier Companies The Greenbrier Companies makes equipment and services for global freight rail transportation markets. The Lake Oswego-based company had revenues of $689 million in the last fisc.....»»

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said a rising U.S. debt burden could derail the current expansion and warned the tight labor market could lift inflation......»»

France's response to "yellow vest" protests could be a turning point for euro zone bond markets if it kicks off an era of increased public borrowing in the bloc and loads additional debt on to a market already nervous over the removal of ECB stimulus......»»

A new report from the Institute of International Finance raises questions about emerging markets borrowers’ ability to pay down massive debt loads. What it could mean for investors......»»

Seafood restaurant chain Red Lobster is mulling a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing as it looks to restructure its debt, according to people with knowledge of the matter.  By Reshmi Basu Seafood restaurant chain Red.....»»

European stocks traded in a tight range on Monday near record territory, as the market focus continued to be on the volatility in the cryptocurrency space......»»