3 indicators the job market is seeing what one economist calls an ‘unambiguous cooldown’
The job market is still hot but is clearly slowing from the scorching levels seen during much of the past…
Lawmakers led by Democrats urge the Fed to halt rate hikes ahead of Wednesday’s announcement
WASHINGTON — A group led by several prominent Democratic lawmakers is calling on the Federal Reserve to halt rate hikes…
Jobless claims edge up to 198,000, higher than expected
Initial filings for unemployment insurance ticked higher last week but remained generally low in a tight labor market. Jobless claims…
Payrolls rose 311,000 in February, more than expected, showing solid growth
Job creation decelerated in February but was still stronger than expected despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to slow the economy…
Jobs report shows increase of 517,000 in January, crushing estimates, as unemployment rate hit 53-year low
The employment picture started off 2023 on a stunningly strong note, with nonfarm payrolls posting their biggest gain since July…
Unemployment for Black and Hispanic women rose in February, but more workers join the labor force
The unemployment rate for Black and Hispanic women rose in February, but so did the number of people looking for…
