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Chicago Fed president on what the new jobs report says about the economy
The new jobs report shows the pace of hiring slowed slightly in January with the economy adding 143,000 jobs. The report also ...
Why the Job Market Is Giving the Fed Cover to Extend a Pause on Rate Cuts
The central bank is grappling with how quickly to lower interest rates after pausing cuts last month.
The US economy added 143,000 jobs in January, fewer than expected
The US started 2025 with lower job growth than anticipated and another month of falling unemployment.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker set ambitious climate goals for the state. It’s far from meeting them.
From electric vehicles to renewable energy, Illinois is lagging — and it faces even more challenges with the Trump administration’s waning support for clean energy.