Inflation outlook hits two-year low in latest New York Fed survey
Consumers are growing more optimistic that inflation is on the way down, according to a New York Federal Reserve survey…
Jobless claims increase more than expected to their highest since October 2021
First-time jobless claims rose sharply last week in a potential sign that the labor market is softening up after more…
Euro zone enters recession after Germany, Ireland growth revision
The euro zone entered a recession in the first quarter of this year, and economists are not optimistic for the…
World Bank sees major economies growing at much slower pace thanks to higher rates and banking stress
Higher rates and overhangs from this year’s banking crisis will drastically slow economic growth for the biggest global economies, the…
Unemployment dropped among Hispanic men and women in May but rose for Black workers
The U.S. unemployment rate rose in May, but declined for Hispanic workers, according to the latest nonfarm payrolls report. The…
Here’s where the jobs are for May 2023 — in one chart
The U.S. payrolls report for May blew past expectations, supported by strong jobs gains in the professional and business services…
Payrolls rose 339,000 in May, much better than expected in resilient labor market
The U.S. economy continued to crank out jobs in May, with nonfarm payrolls surging more than expected despite multiple headwinds,…
Here’s what to watch out for in Friday’s jobs report for May
Watching the monthly jobs reports this year has been something of a waiting exercise, with economists and market participants looking…
Wholesale prices rose just 0.2% in April, less than estimate as inflation pressures ease
Wholesale prices rose less than expected in April, according to a Labor Department report Thursday that provides more hope that…
Private payrolls rose by 278,000 in May, well ahead of expectations, ADP says
The U.S. labor market posted another month of surprising strength in May as companies added jobs at a pace well…
