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Economy
How have federal income and payroll tax bills changed for US families in the last 30 years?

Tax bills in the US are lower now than in 1988 for all but the top 1% of income earners.

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Economy
Federal debts, deficits, and the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on both

US debt outstanding was at $30.3 trillion at the start of April 2022.

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Economy
What is driving the rise in inflation?

Energy and transportation goods and services increased the most in price compared with a year ago, but they have a limited effect on the Consumer Price Index.

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Economy
Is the Russia-Ukraine conflict causing energy prices to rise?

Gas and oil prices were increasing prior to the invasion of Ukraine

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Economy
The global supply chain is still facing pandemic pressures

Consumer spending habits plus trucking and shipping issues lead to pressures on the supply chain.

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Economy
January job numbers show a different picture of 2021

An update of 2021 data revealed a job market seemingly unaffected by the Delta and Omicron variants

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Economy
How many energy jobs are there in the US?

In 2022, the US boasted an energy workforce of 8.12 million people, indicating a sizeable contribution to the national employment landscape.

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Economy
December 2021 monthly job growth was the lowest of the year

The unemployment rate fell to 3.9%. And hourly earnings are still climbing.

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Economy
How did the economy perform in 2021?

Unemployment and hourly wages decrease as inflation and quits rate increase.

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Economy
Retailers add staff for the holidays but cut more jobs in the new year

In 2021, post-holiday job losses were lower than seasonal hiring for the first time in 11 years.

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