Economy

The unemployment rate of Black men rose in January, underscoring continued inequality in labor market

Black men lost ground in the workforce last month, marking a continuation of the disparities that have permeated the U.S.…

U.S. economy added 353,000 jobs in January, much better than expected

Job growth posted a surprisingly strong increase in January, demonstrating again that the U.S. labor market is solid and poised…

January hiring was the lowest for the month on record as layoffs surged

Companies announced the highest level of job cuts in January since early 2023, a potential trouble spot for a labor…

Euro zone inflation eases as expected, but core figures disappoint

Euro zone headline inflation eased slightly in January, flash figures published by the European Union’s statistics agency showed Thursday, while…

Fed holds rates steady, indicates it is not ready to start cutting

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday sent a tepid signal that it is done raising interest rates but made…