According to Gallup, what percentage of U.S. workers are currently worried about technology making their jobs obsolete?
Over a quarter of U.S. workers now worry technology could make their jobs obsolete, which is a record high.
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What does the Atlanta Fed's GDP tracker indicate about the economy's growth this quarter?
The Atlanta Fed's GDP tracker shows the economy is growing at a blistering 5% pace this quarter.
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How does the current Conference Board confidence index compare to the average seen during 2017-2019?
The Conference Board's confidence index averaged 126 from 2017-2019, whereas the latest reading in August was just 89.4.
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What are the current reported levels for mortgage rates and unemployment?
Mortgage rates are back above 7%, while the unemployment rate remains at a historically low 4.1%.
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What is the current status of gas prices according to AAA data mentioned in the report?
The national average for regular gas is $4.48 a gallon, which is an increase of $1.34 from last September, meaning it costs about $20 more to fill a 15-gallon tank than it did a year ago.
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How has the hourly pay for rank-and-file workers changed since the start of 2021 compared to consumer price increases?
Since the start of 2021, hourly pay for rank-and-file workers has climbed 29%, which slightly outpaces the 27% gain in consumer prices.
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