The number of open positions in construction was down in February, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The current level of open jobs is down measurably from three years ago due to …
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Imports at major U.S. container ports are expected to remain below last year’s level for the first half of 2026 amid ongoing tariff uncertainty, although it is too soon to measure the anticipated impact of the conflict in Iran, according …
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Retail sales saw gains in February, with moderate growth month over month and strong growth year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. “Despite harsh winter weather, consumer spending grew once again in February, supported by continued wage gains …
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