BUSINESSJun 8 · 21:00 UTCNC NEWSLINEClayton Henkel

Amid solid job numbers, a North Carolina economist sees troubling headwinds

A North Carolina economist highlights labor shortages in construction and agriculture due to declining immigrant labor, contributing to higher wages and consumer prices. Despite a steady national job market, hiring remains concentrated in healthcare and hospitality, with recent college graduates facing higher unemployment linked to remote work and automation.

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