Labor Department

US inflation soared 7% in past year, the most since 1982

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US jobless rate sinks to 4.2% as many more people find jobs

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US job openings are at a record high

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US employers shrugged off virus and stepped up hiring

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US employers add a strong 225K jobs; unemployment up to 3.6%

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US adds 145,000 jobs; unemployment holds at 3.5%

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Businesses facing new overtime rules in new year

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US gains a robust 266,000 jobs; unemployment falls to 3.5%

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U.S. employers add more than 300,000 jobs in December

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