American households have seen their purchasing power increase
Americans have seen their buying power rise for a year amid falling inflation and a strong job market, which might…
Jobless rates rise in May for all racial groups except white Americans
The unemployment rate for white Americans held steady from April to May, bucking the trend for all other racial groups,…
Here’s what to expect from Friday’s big jobs report
Investors will be looking to May’s nonfarm payrolls report for more clarity on whether the Federal Reserve can ease up…
Weekly jobless claims jump to 231,000, the highest since August
Initial filings for unemployment benefits have hit their highest level since late August 2023, a potential sign that an otherwise…
Jobless rates rise in April for all racial groups except Black Americans
The unemployment rate for Black Americans fell in April, bucking the overall trend, according to data released Friday by the…
U.S. job growth totaled 175,000 in April, much less than expected, while unemployment rose to 3.9%
The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in April while the unemployment rate rose, lifting hopes that the Federal…
Here’s what to expect from the April jobs report on Friday
Hiring likely continued at a brisk pace in April as investors look for any cracks in the labor market that…
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…
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…
