inflation

2027 Social Security COLA Projections: Latest Estimate and What the Data Shows

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2027 Social Security COLA Projections

As of September 7, 2026, 2027 Social Security COLA projections point to a potential increase of about 3.6%, based on the latest estimate from The Senior Citizens League. The estimate is not yet the official Social Security cost-of-living adjustment because the government still needs the complete third-quarter inflation data. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is … Read more

April Jobs Report Shocks Economists as U.S. Hiring Beats Expectations Despite Economic Uncertainty

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April Jobs Report

The latest April Jobs Report delivered a stronger-than-expected snapshot of the U.S. labor market, easing fears of a sudden hiring slowdown and showing that employers continued adding workers even as businesses faced rising costs, global tensions, and cautious consumer spending. Fresh labor data released Friday showed the American economy added 115,000 jobs in April while … Read more