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Unemployment ticks lower, hiring holding steady, while wages inch higher. Read Higher Rock's summary and analysis. More

Disposable income gains exceed inflation, providing households with more money to spend. Inflation decelerated but remains above the Federal Reserve’s target. Read Higher Rock's summary and analysis. More

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