Monthly Archives: September 2026

Jobs Picture Improves?

Posted on September 4, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs “Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 162,000 in August, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment increased in food services and drinking places and in local government … Continue reading →

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Not A Merry Christmas?

Posted on September 1, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs “Personal income increased $115.1 billion (0.4 percent at a monthly rate) in July, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Disposable personal income (DPI)—personal income less personal current taxes—increased $125.9 billion (0.5 … Continue reading →

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