
Sharp Increase in Wages Contributing to Growing Concern Over Rising Inflation: Economists
An increase in wages amid weak hiring is prompting concern among economists about growing inflation as businesses attempt to entice employees back to work amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Labor Department’s August jobs report showed the U.S. economy added a disappointing 235,000 jobs during the month, versus expectations of around 750,000, while the unemployment rate declined
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