Black unemployment is rising sharply. That's an ominous sign for the whole economy

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Warning signs in the labor market are raising concerns about the U.S. economy’s health. The economy lost jobs in June, the first monthly net loss since the end of 2020. In August the unemployment rate reached 4.3 percent, a level not seen since November 2021. In particular, the…

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