Jobless claims edge up to 198,000, higher than expected
Initial filings for unemployment insurance ticked higher last week but remained generally low in a tight labor market. Jobless claims…
Jobs report shows increase of 517,000 in January, crushing estimates, as unemployment rate hit 53-year low
The employment picture started off 2023 on a stunningly strong note, with nonfarm payrolls posting their biggest gain since July…
Black women are gaining ground in the labor market but still face unique barriers
A decrease in the unemployment rate of Black women is heartening, but labor experts warn that the trend shouldn’t create…
Private payrolls rose by 242,000 in February, better than expected, ADP says
Companies added jobs at a brisk pace in February as the U.S. labor market kept humming, payroll services firm ADP…
Job openings declined in January but still far outnumber available workers
Job openings declined slightly in January but still far outnumber available workers as the labor picture remains tight, according to…
Here’s where the jobs are for February 2023 — in one chart
The U.S. labor market surprised to the upside yet again in February, powered by continued strength in the service sectors…
