The percentage of Americans who say jobs are "plentiful" rose to 11.2 percent from 10.4 percent in the previous month, according to the survey. That's the highest level in four years. Some economists say that's a good sign for hiring.
Falling gas prices, which leave consumers more money to spend, are providing another boost. Gas prices have dropped from an average of about $4 a gallon in September to $3.42 Tuesday, according to AAA.
Really digging hard for some "good news" there. Truth is gas prices are an average of about $0.10 higher than a year ago and almost $2.00 higher than 4 years ago. I have no clue where they think people are coming up with more money to spend when prices on just about everything else have gone up and those "plentiful" jobs are mostly part-time jobs without benefits.
Kind of like “1984”. ‘Citizens! The chocolate ration will be increased from 30 grammes to 25 grammes! Praise Big Brother!’
All of this is part of "the new normal" narrative.
$3.50/gal gas. Normal.
8% unemployment. Normal.
1-2% GDP growth. Normal.
Trillion dollar deficits. Normal.
This country should be so much better than this.