U.S. adds a much-better-than-expected 272,000 jobs in May, but unemployment rate edges up to 4%
The U.S. economy added far more jobs than expected in May, countering fears of a slowdown in the labor market…
Private payrolls growth slows to 152,000 in May, much less than expected, ADP says
Private job creation slowed more than expected in May, according to a report Wednesday from ADP that signals further sluggishness…
Job openings fell again in April, hitting lowest level since February 2021 in a sign of labor market weakening
Job openings fell more than forecast in April, signaling a potential weakening in the labor market that could provide the…
Why job skills could make or break your next interview
Many companies are pivoting to a new form of hiring that emphasizes applicants’ skills over more traditional metrics, such as…
Hiring stays strong for low earners, Vanguard finds
For lower-earning Americans, the pace of hiring remains strong, holding steady above its pre-pandemic baseline even as the demand for…
Affluent consumers are creating a ‘bubble’ at Walmart, warns retailer’s former U.S. CEO Bill Simon
Higher-income consumers may be creating a frothy situation at Walmart. Even though affluent shoppers helped drive the retailer’s latest beat…
Weekly jobless claims jump to 231,000, the highest since August
Initial filings for unemployment benefits have hit their highest level since late August 2023, a potential sign that an otherwise…
Talent war between family offices and Wall Street drives up salaries
A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the…
Jobless rates rise in April for all racial groups except Black Americans
The unemployment rate for Black Americans fell in April, bucking the overall trend, according to data released Friday by the…
Private payrolls increased by 192,000 in April, more than expected for resilient labor market
Private payrolls increased at a faster-than-expected pace in April, indicating there are still plenty of tail winds for the U.S.…
