Jobs

‘Ghosting’ gets more common in the job market: It’s not a ‘passing fad,’ report says

“Ghosting” isn’t just a dating phenomenon: It has grown more common at the workplace, too. And that unreliable behavior risks…

Stock market in a ‘very dangerous’ position as jobs and wages run hot, fund manager says

The U.S. stock market is in a “very dangerous” spot as persistently strong jobs numbers and wage growth suggest the…

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.…

Private payroll growth slowed to just 107,000 in January, below expectations, ADP reports

Private payroll growth declined sharply in January, a possible sign that the U.S. labor market is heading for a slowdown…

Workers are sour on the job market — but it may not be warranted

Workers are sour on the job market — but that pessimism may be somewhat misplaced. The Glassdoor Employee Confidence Index…

Yellen to step up campaign touting Biden’s economic record

The Biden administration is dispatching U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to Chicago and Milwaukee this week as part of a…

No ‘economic collapse’: Top Citi strategist says healthier economic growth is coming

The global economy does not need a “collapse” in order to bring inflation back to target and return to sustainable…

U.S. payrolls increased by 216,000 in December, much better than expected

The U.S. labor market closed out 2023 in strong shape as the pace of hiring was even more powerful than…

Private payrolls added 164,000 in December, beating expectations, ADP says

Hiring in the private sector rose at a faster-than-expected pace in December, closing out a strong 2023 for the resilient…

Inflation fears down, consumer optimism up: Economy may start to help Biden with voters

Two new surveys released in recent days suggest consumers may be starting to feel more optimistic about inflation. This could…