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Quiz: Is AI Coming for Your Job?
BusinessBusiness Insider4mo ago

Quiz: Is AI Coming for Your Job?

A new quiz, drawing on Labor Department data, helps individuals assess how vulnerable their jobs are to disruption by artificial intelligence.

Nonfarm payrolls growth cools more than expected in June
Worldsvenska-dagbladetseeking-alpha1mo ago2 sources

Nonfarm payrolls growth cools more than expected in June

The US economy added 57,000 nonfarm payrolls in June, significantly undershooting forecasts and marking a slowdown after a three-month streak of overperformance. This unexpected cooling in job growth was reported by the country's labor department.

Politicscdm-me2mo ago

US Employment Exceeds Expectations in May

US employment remained stable in May, significantly exceeding expectations with 172,000 new jobs created, primarily in the hospitality sector and local government, according to a Labor Department report.

BusinessNPR1mo ago

US Labor Department to Release Latest Jobs Report

The Labor Department is scheduled to release its monthly update on employment and unemployment, providing insights into whether the recent trend of increased hiring continued into June. The report is highly anticipated by economists and policymakers.

Labor Department Rule Advances 401(k)s Towards Crypto and Private Equity Investments
FinanceFTwapocnbc+3marketwatchYahooseeking-alpha4mo ago6 sources

Labor Department Rule Advances 401(k)s Towards Crypto and Private Equity Investments

A proposed Labor Department rule, which has passed White House review, is moving 401(k) accounts closer to fully embracing alternative investments like crypto and private equity by granting fiduciaries 'safe harbor' status, protecting them from lawsuits. This initiative aims to open retirement funds to private markets, despite ongoing concerns about investor risk.