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Payroll growth stalls, but unemployment remains unchanged. Five graphs explain the health of the labor market and US economy. Read Higher Rock's summary and analysis. More

Inflation falls close to the Fed’s target. Income and spending are indicative of a healthy economy. Read Higher Rock's summary and analysis. More

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