Unemployment

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…

Job openings, layoffs declined in June in a positive sign for the labor market

Job vacancies and layoffs edged lower in June, according to a report Tuesday that points to a stable labor market.…

The unemployment rate among Black workers increased in June for the second month in a row

The overall U.S. unemployment rate declined in June, but a negative trend among Black workers may be emerging, according to…

Payrolls rose by 209,000 in June, less than expected, as jobs growth wobbles

Employment growth eased in June, taking some steam out of what had been a stunningly strong labor market. Nonfarm payrolls…

Payrolls report Friday likely to show a jobs market that is still hot

The U.S. jobs market is still on fire, no matter how much effort policymakers put into cooling it off. Despite…

One TikTok at a time: How Kyla Scanlon is making finance fun

She’s considered an influencer who uses TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to make financial education fun for young audiences. Kyla Scanlon,…

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…

Payrolls rose 339,000 in May, much better than expected in resilient labor market

The U.S. economy continued to crank out jobs in May, with nonfarm payrolls surging more than expected despite multiple headwinds,…

Here’s what to watch out for in Friday’s jobs report for May

Watching the monthly jobs reports this year has been something of a waiting exercise, with economists and market participants looking…