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US Census Bureau reveals shifts in income, education, and demographics

US Census Bureau reveals shifts in income, education, and demographics

Income inequality dipped, more people had college degrees, fewer people moved to a different home and the share of Asian and Hispanic residents increased in the United States last year, according to figures released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. These year-to-year changes, big and small, from 2023 to 2024 were captured in the bureau’s data from the American Community …

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Monthly mortgage payments are highest in decades, Census Bureau says – The Washington Post

Monthly mortgage payments are highest in decades, Census Bureau says  The Washington Post U.S. median household income rose slightly in 2024—the bump may still be ‘economically meaningful,’ economist says  CNBC The average American hasn’t gotten any richer over the last 5 years after a breakneck 21% boost from 2014-2019  Fortune Homeownership Costs Have Jumped 26% Over 5 Years as Hidden Expenses Rise  Realtor.com Income, …

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Labor Department watchdog launches probe into the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Labor Department watchdog launches probe into the Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Department of Labor’s internal watchdog is launching a review of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) approach to collecting and reporting economic data. Laura Nicolosi, assistant inspector general for audit in the Labor’s Department’s Office of Inspector General, said in a September 10 letter to acting BLS commissioner William Wiatrowski that the watchdog will examine how the statistics bureau …

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New Data Shows U.S. Job Market Still Sucks After Trump Fired Bureau of Labor Statistics Chief

New Data Shows U.S. Job Market Still Sucks After Trump Fired Bureau of Labor Statistics Chief

President Donald Trump might regret sacking his last Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) chief because the new numbers are in and they’re just as bad as before. Released Wednesday, the agency’s latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover report recorded just 7.18 million employment listings for July. It’s only the second time they’ve dipped below 7.2 million since the last quarter …

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U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, July 2025 – Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) (.gov)

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, July 2025  Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) (.gov) U.S. Imports Rose in July Following Months of Trade Turmoil  The New York Times US Trade Gap Widens to Largest in Four Months on Import Flurry  Bloomberg.com US goods trade deficit widens sharply in July  Reuters US Trade Gap Widens More Than Expected On Goods Imports Surge  Barron’s Source link

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Personal Income and Outlays, July 2025 – U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) (.gov)

Personal Income and Outlays, July 2025  U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) (.gov) Core inflation rose to 2.9% in July, highest since February  CNBC PCE Inflation Stayed Stable in July, Keeping Fed on Track to Lower Interest Rates  The New York Times US consumer spending strong in July; services inflation warms up  Reuters Inflation is climbing. Trump might still get lower rates.  Politico Source link

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Credit Bureau TransUnion Hit With Data Breach Affecting 4.4 Million People

Credit Bureau TransUnion Hit With Data Breach Affecting 4.4 Million People

The TransUnion data breach exposed the data of up to 4.4 million customers.  CNET Major credit bureau TransUnion has suffered a data breach that exposed sensitive information belonging to 4.4 million customers, including names and Social Security numbers.  The data breach took place on July 28, meaning the sensitive information could have been sold and distributed throughout the dark web …

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Gross Domestic Product, 2nd Quarter 2025 (Second Estimate) and Corporate Profits (Preliminary) – U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) (.gov)

Gross Domestic Product, 2nd Quarter 2025 (Second Estimate) and Corporate Profits (Preliminary)  U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) (.gov) US GDP: Economy Expands at Revised 3.3% Rate as Investment Improved  Bloomberg Gold holding steady around $3,400 as US economy grew 3.3% in Q2  KITCO Q2 GDP growth revised higher to 3.3%, PCE increase revised lower to 2.0%  Seeking Alpha US economy grows 3.3% in …

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