- Job openings fell last month to 6.9 million, and hiring dropped to the lowest level in almost 6 years, signs of a sluggish labor market.
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- Consumer confidence improved slightly in March, though households remain uneasy about the job market and rising inflation.
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- After 3 months of declines, February’s retail sales saw their biggest increase in 7 months, suggesting the economy is on solid footing.
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