Help-Wanted Index Drops In August

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By: Lucia Moses The Conference Board's Help-Wanted Advertising Index burned three points from July to August, reflecting continued caution among businesses. The index stood at 41 in August, compared with 53 a year earlier.

The weak hiring activity, however, doesn't mean the economy is headed for another recession, the board said.

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