Let's get a grip on the labor market

The June jobs report gave a sunny picture of the labor market.
But if you’re, say, looking for a job right now, you may see
things a bit differently. What gives? In this episode, we break
down the pros and cons of backward-looking data, and search
elsewhere for answers about the current employment situation.
Plus: Entrepreneurship chugs along in this uncertain economy,
rents finally seem to hold steady, and U.S. copper prices spike.


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