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Campaigners want UBS barred from US pension market, Sueddeutsche Zeitung says

ZURICH (Reuters) – A group of campaigners wants UBS to lose its exemption from U.S. regulations that allows the Swiss…

Something strange has been happening with jobless claims numbers lately

Calling the state of the U.S. jobs market these days stable seems like an understatement considering the latest data coming…

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…

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…

Biden administration to crack down on ‘junk fees’ in retirement plans

The Biden administration is cracking down on so-called “junk fees” in retirement accounts.   The U.S. Department of Labor on…

Investors roll more than $600 billion a year to IRAs. Anticipated Labor Department rules could raise their protections

The U.S. Department of Labor is poised to issue a rule in coming weeks that’s likely to raise protections for…

Here’s what you need to know about the big jobs report Friday

A strong jobs market could equal a weak stock market if current trends hold up. Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report will…

Jobless claims increase more than expected to their highest since October 2021

First-time jobless claims rose sharply last week in a potential sign that the labor market is softening up after more…

Unemployment dropped among Hispanic men and women in May but rose for Black workers

The U.S. unemployment rate rose in May, but declined for Hispanic workers, according to the latest nonfarm payrolls report. The…

More than 250 business leaders back Julie Su for Labor secretary as nomination hangs in the balance

More than 250 business leaders are urging the Senate to confirm acting Labor Secretary Julie Su to helm the department,…