There are almost 4 million more open roles than job seekers in the U.S. Here’s why some economists think the immigration and labor crises are related
The U.S. had more than 9 million open roles in June, and while that’s down from the peak of 12…
Biden takes a victory lap one year after signing Inflation Reduction Act
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden celebrated the one year anniversary of the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act, arguing that the…
Fed officials see ‘upside risks’ to inflation possibly leading to more rate hikes, minutes show
Federal Reserve officials expressed concern at their most recent meeting about the pace of inflation and said more rate hikes…
Biden embraces July inflation report: ‘That’s Bidenomics’
WASHINGTON — Despite a small rise in inflation last month over June’s rate, President Joe Biden on Thursday insisted that July’s…
At a former Solo cup factory turned wind tower plant, Biden showcases a green energy revolution
President Joe Biden visited a former Solo cup factory that has been renovated into a wind tower plant in Belen,…
Are U.S. seniors among the developed world’s poorest? It depends on your point of view
The U.S. retirement system is a sprawling complex, a so-called “three-legged stool” of Social Security payments, workplace savings plans and…
Black unemployment rate ticks lower in July as jobs market remains tight
The unemployment rate for Black workers fell slightly in July as the broader labor market remains tight. Black workers’ jobless…
Biden labor secretary sees ‘slow and steady’ growth in July jobs report
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy saw the smallest jobs increase in July since December 2020, but Acting Labor Secretary Julie…
Here’s everything you need to look for in Friday’s July jobs report
Friday’s jobs report could provide a crucial piece to the increasingly complicated puzzle that is the U.S. economy and its…
$20 an hour, clothing stipend, meals: How a Big Four firm is trying to get teens interested in accounting
By her own admission, Autumn Kimborough, 17, didn’t have a passion for accounting. But the rising high school senior from…
