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US economy saw stronger-than-expected job growth in September, but the unemployment rate rose

The Labor Department is finally releasing the jobs report for September, which was delayed for weeks due to the government shutdown. It is expected to show the economy added around 50,000 jobs that ... Read More

Here’s what the latest inflation and spending data reveals about the US economy

Key monthly metrics from the US government continue to be released now that the shutdown has ended. Next up: September wholesale inflation and retail sales. Read More

The US economy's 7 deadly signs

From homebuilding to trucking, major parts of the US economy are in deep trouble. The weakness could drag the whole country into a recession. Read More

Why the unemployment rate rose even though the economy added 119,000 jobs in September

A delayed jobs report shows U.S. employers added 119,00 jobs in September. Still, the unemployment rate inched up from 4.3% in August to 4.4%. Read More

The US economy added 119,000 jobs in September, but unemployment rose to a nearly four-year high

The health care and social assistance sector continued to drive overall employment growth. Those sectors added an estimated 57,100 jobs in September, accounting for nearly half of the overall gains. Read More

US employers add 119,000 jobs, unemployment rate rises

Non-farm payrolls increased 119,000 after declining in the prior month, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out Thursday. Read More

US posts solid job growth in September, but unemployment rate rises

U.S. employment growth accelerated in September, but the labor market remained sluggish and failed to keep pace with new job-seekers as employers dealt with fallout from import tariffs and integrated ... Read More

Slowdown in US hiring suggests economy still needs rate cuts, Fed's Powell says

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says that a sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference following the ... Read More

No unemployment rate for October? Key economic reports to be canceled, delayed and damaged by historic shutdown.

Critical information on U.S. inflation and unemployment for October might disappear in a data “black hole,” economists worry, and they could be right: White House officials say some key economic ... Read More