New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show Black unemployment has climbed to 8.3%, the highest rate among all racial and ethnic groups in the U.S., even as overall unemployment remains far lower. The figures come as concerns grow about the labor market and the Federal Reserve weighs inflation against employment risks.

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