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2:51pm May 17, 2022

Economy Economy

Toyota Battery North Carolina on track for 2025 rollout

by David Ford

Last December, Governor Roy Cooper announced plans for the arrival of Toyota’s lithium battery plant to the Triad, and along with it, thousands of good-paying transportation jobs.

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10:17am May 06, 2022

Economy Economy

The U.S. jobs market continues its strong comeback from the pandemic

by Scott Horsley

U.S. employers added 428,000 jobs in April, as the unemployment rate held steady at 3.6%.
10:35am Apr 25, 2022

Politics & Government Politics & Government Economy

Projects in rural NC get boost from state grant program

by Keri Brown
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4:27pm Apr 01, 2022

Economy Economy Politics & Government Health & Safety

Employers continue hiring spree even as war in Ukraine ratchets up economic fears

by Scott Horsley

U.S. employers added 431,000 jobs in March, as the unemployment rate fell to 3.6% from 3.8% in February. The tight job market is putting upward pressure on both wages and prices.
4:53pm Mar 30, 2022

Economy Economy

Economic growth at Triad megasite and airport brings challenges

by David Ford

After years of planning and development by the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite Foundation, Piedmont Triad International Airport, and other local leaders, the hard work is bearing fruit.

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3:55pm Mar 04, 2022

Economy Economy Politics & Government Health & Safety

The U.S. added 678,000 jobs in February. It's another sign of a hot labor market

by Scott Horsley

U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February as the unemployment rate fell to 3.8%, from 4% in January. The Federal Reserve hopes to curb inflation without stalling job growth.
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3:56pm Feb 04, 2022

Economy Economy Health & Safety

In a big surprise, the job market surged in January even as omicron cases spiked

by Scott Horsley

U.S. employers added 467,000 jobs last month despite a surge of coronavirus infections. The unemployment rose to 4% from 3.9% in December.
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6:53pm Jan 26, 2022

Economy Economy Politics & Government Health & Safety

Game time: The Fed unveils a tougher plan to fight stubbornly high inflation

by Scott Horsley

The Federal Reserve is preparing to raise interest rates sooner and — perhaps — more aggressively after inflation reached the highest in nearly 40 years.

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5:26pm Jan 26, 2022

Economy Economy

Boom Supersonic brings 'future of flight' to the Triad

by David Ford

Governor Roy Cooper announced that aerospace company Boom Supersonic will manufacture its new passenger aircraft at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro.

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11:20am Jan 07, 2022

Economy Economy Health & Safety

Employers added only 199,000 jobs in December even before omicron started to surge

by Scott Horsley

U.S. employers added 199,000 jobs in December as the unemployment rate fell to 3.9%, marking a second consecutive month of disappointing numbers.

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5:52pm Dec 06, 2021

Economy Economy

Toyota to bring 1,750 new jobs to the Piedmont

by David Ford

Some 1,700 transportation jobs are coming to the Piedmont courtesy of Toyota.
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5:18pm Dec 03, 2021

Economy Economy Health & Safety

Hiring slowed sharply in November, even before omicron, with 210,000 jobs added

by Scott Horsley

Hiring slowed sharply last month, even as the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%. Data from the Labor Department suggest the economy was losing steam even before the appearance of a new COVID-19 variant.

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