Unemployment rate among Black Americans jumped in March, contrasting overall trends
The unemployment rate among Black Americans jumped in March, according to data released Friday by the Department of Labor. Black…
Here’s where the jobs are for March 2024 — in one chart
The U.S. labor market surprised economists with its strength once again, adding more than 300,000 jobs in March, with a…
Job growth zoomed in March as payrolls jumped by 303,000 and unemployment dropped to 3.8%
Job creation in March easily topped expectations in a sign of continued acceleration for what has been a bustling and…
Job gains expected again in March. Here are all the things to look for in Friday’s report
The March nonfarm payrolls count likely will indicate hiring continuing at a solid pace, though some weakening foundations of the…
Fed must get ‘more aggressive’ with rate cuts due to weakening jobs market, Canaccord’s chief market strategist says
The Federal Reserve may have new incentives in the second quarter to cut rates deeper this year. Canaccord Genuity’s Tony…
How to spot and overcome ‘ghost’ jobs
There can be ample roadblocks during a job hunt, including so-called “ghost” jobs. These can be phantom listings for jobs…
Immigration is boosting the U.S. economy and has been ‘really underestimated,’ says JPMorgan research head
The recent surge in immigration into the U.S. is helping to bolster the economy despite a raft of global challenges,…
Time is running out for interest rate cuts, market forecaster Jim Bianco warns before Fed meeting
The window for interest rate cuts may be closing. On the eve of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting, Wall…
Unemployment fell for Black women in February as more joined the labor force
Unemployment among Black women fell in February as the number of those looking for work increased, data released Friday by…
