Americans are opting to stay put

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English - March 14, 2024 15:13 - 11 minutes - 11.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratings
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Americans have long been known for pulling up stakes and moving for economic opportunity. But rather than chasing higher-paying jobs, more Americans are reluctant to move — and housing costs have something to do with it. Plus, there’s plenty of economic data on the table to discuss: Wholesale inflation came in warm but not hot, retail sales rebounded, and unemployment has stayed under 4% for 25 months now.