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Cooling inflation ‘ticks the box’ for a Fed rate cut.

Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to cut interest rates at their meeting next month, but policymakers will be watching fresh inflation data ahead of the decision.

By Jeanna Smialek

Bureau of Labor Statistics Factories and Manufacturing Inflation (Economics) Labor and Jobs Productivity United States Economy Wages and Salaries Working Hours

Productivity Surges 2.3%, Beating Forecasts

Output was up sharply in the second quarter, with the rise in goods produced far exceeding the increase in hours worked.

By Talmon Joseph Smith

Budgets and Budgeting Bureau of Labor Statistics Census Census Bureau Polls and Public Opinion Statistics United States Economy

Reliability of U.S. Economic Data Is in Jeopardy, Study Finds

A report says new approaches and increased spending are needed to ensure that government statistics remain dependable and free of political influence.

By Ben Casselman

Bureau of Labor Statistics Federal Reserve System Hiring and Promotion Interest Rates Labor and Jobs Unemployment United States Economy Wages and Salaries

U.S. Adds 272,000 Jobs in May, an Unexpectedly Strong Pace in Hiring

Hiring levels have eased slightly but remain strong. The data for May, due Friday, is expected to show a gain of 190,000.

By Lydia DePillis

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