AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLabor Market Signals: Jobless claims eased to 215,000 for the week ending June 27, while June hiring cooled to 57,000 and long-term unemployment rose—suggesting a steady but strained labor market. Hiring vs. Confidence: Job openings held near a two-year high around 7.6 million, yet gross hiring slipped and consumers stayed cautious as inflation stayed above 4%. Fed Independence: New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh reiterated the 2% inflation goal and warned anyone expecting easier policy would be disappointed, keeping rate-cut hopes in check. Workforce Development: Walmart launched a paid Associate to Optician pathway to address optical shortages, and Kroger agreed to buy Giant Eagle for $1.65B, with no immediate RIFs expected. State HR Rules: Virginia’s July 1 updates require good-faith salary ranges in job posts and ban asking applicants’ prior pay. Education-to-Work: National University highlighted support for working adults and veteran-affiliated students, while a new nonprofit AuditionAir targets cost barriers for emerging performers.
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