Tag: Unemployment
U.S. job market slows, but it's not yet a 'three-alarm fire,' economist says
A "Now Hiring" sign is seen at a FedEx location on Broadway on June 07, 2024 in New York City.Michael M. Santiago |...
Unemployment among Black workers falls in August, bucking trend from other groups
An attendee takes information about a California State job at a City Career Fair hiring event in Sacramento, California, on June 5, 2024.David...
August payrolls grew by a less-than-expected 142,000, but unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2%
The U.S. economy created slightly fewer jobs than expected in August, reflecting a slowing labor market while also clearing the way for the...
Friday's jobs report for August is going to be huge. Here's what to expect
Andreypopov | Istock | Getty ImagesWall Street is gearing up for one of the most important economic releases of the year Friday, when...
The Fed now will focus on the employment part of its mission — and for good reason
Federal Reserve officials have made it clear that they are turning their attention from a focus squarely on inflation to at least an...
Nonfarm payroll growth revised down by 818,000, Labor Department says
An employment sign is seen on the window of a Fedex store on August 02, 2024 in New York City.Michael M. Santiago |...