Away This Week

September 1, 2023 Away this week.” Took a fast look at the employment report.  Jobs OK, but lost a few jobs from Yellow Trucking.  Plus, the workweek rose 0.1 hour which is the equivalent of lots more jobs. But the modest rise in average hourly earnings is...

Average Weekly Earnings

April 27, 2023 Average weekly earnings was essentially nchanged in March at $1,141.39 after having declined 0.1% in February.  In the past year weeky earnings have risen 3.3%.  T hat is a respectable gain in nominal earnings. However, weekly earnings have been eroded...