Jobs

The unemployment rate among Black workers increased in June for the second month in a row

The overall U.S. unemployment rate declined in June, but a negative trend among Black workers may be emerging, according to…

Sens. Warren, Booker grill failed retailer Bed Bath & Beyond over allegedly denying severance

WASHINGTON — Home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond is facing scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers for allegedly evading severance pay…

The job market is still favorable for workers. ‘You’re in a lucky position,’ economist says

The U.S. job market is gradually cooling but remains hot despite a year-long government campaign to reign it in, amounting…

One TikTok at a time: How Kyla Scanlon is making finance fun

She’s considered an influencer who uses TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to make financial education fun for young audiences. Kyla Scanlon,…

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…

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,…

The ‘great resignation’ — a trend that defined the pandemic-era labor market — seems to be over

During the past year, the rate at which Americans quit their jobs has steadily declined from a record high back…

Covid caused huge shortages in the jobs market. It may be easing — but there’s another problem ahead

Since the onset of Covid-19, labor shortages have plagued major economies and intensified inflationary pressures, but economists expect this trend…

A.I. trade is leaving investors vulnerable to painful losses: Evercore

The artificial intelligence trade may be leaving investors vulnerable to significant losses. Evercore ISI’s Julian Emanuel warns Big Tech concentration…

Here’s where the jobs are for April 2023 — in one chart

Broad job gains across the economy helped the labor market show resilience in the face of a banking crisis and…