The data center job boom
Summary
Marketplace examines disruptions across oil, auto, and labor markets. President Trump extends the Jones Act waiver to ease fuel transport, though critics cite minimal consumer benefits and industry instability. Used car prices for EVs and compacts surge as buyers seek fuel efficiency amid high gas costs. Meanwhile, data center construction boosts non-residential jobs and wages but strains the broader labor supply, slowing residential building and other sectors.
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Trump extends Jones Act waiver for oil shipments
Used EV and compact car prices rise due to demand
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Data center construction boosts labor demand
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