Here’s what the market will be looking for in Friday’s key jobs report
At a time when the economy is supposed to be slowing, Friday’s jobs report is expected to show that employers…
Job data suggests ‘soft landing’ is increasingly likely, economists say
The U.S. economy inched closer to a so-called “soft landing” after a new batch of labor data, economists said. A…
Job openings slide to 8.7 million in October, well below estimate, to lowest level since March 2021
Job openings tumbled in October to their lowest in 2½ years, a sign the historically tight labor market could be…
Return to office is ‘dead,’ Stanford economist says. Here’s why
The share of workers being called back to the office has flatlined, suggesting the pandemic-era phenomenon of widespread remote work…
One paycheck not enough: Digital bank Current finds almost half its customers have multiple jobs
The need for second — and often third — incomes is mounting, according to a top digital bank executive. Current…
Private sector payrolls rose 113,000 in October, less than expected, ADP says
Private sector payroll growth increased modestly in October but missed expectations, in a potential sign that the employment picture could…
Consumers starting to buckle for first time in a decade, former Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon warns
The draw of bargains may be fading. As three of the nation’s biggest retailers kick off a key sales week,…
Biden cheers jobs numbers, asks House to get back to work
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden welcomed job growth news released Friday, but warned of the economic consequences that would ensue…
Hispanic unemployment rate declines in September
The U.S. unemployment rate held steady in September but ticked down among Hispanic workers, according to data released Friday by…
Here’s where the jobs are for September 2023 — in one chart
The U.S. labor market saw broad gains in September in a surprisingly strong jobs report that sparked a quick sell-off…
