America’s job market flashes yet another warning sign about the economy

The US economy added just 22,000 jobs in August and the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, the highest since 2021. Read More

Why rising Black unemployment is a warning sign for America’s economy

August, which is heralded as Black Business Month, should have been a time to celebrate the Black labor force. But last month’s jobs report showed unemployment rates increased for Black workers — and ... Read More

Bay Area, California post small job gains for August as hiring stalls

During August, the San Francisco-San Mateo region gained 1,400 jobs, and the East Bay added 500 positions, the EDD reported. The South Bay, however, lost 1,000 jobs last month, the government agency ... Read More

New jobs report latest warning sign of slowing economy

The post New jobs report latest warning sign of slowing economy appeared first on Straight Arrow News. The newly released August jobs report proved to be the latest sign the U.S. economy is slowing. Read More

US job growth missed expectations in August amid economic uncertainty

The U.S. economy added jobs at a slower pace in August amid uncertainty about economic conditions, adding to signs of a weakening labor market. The Labor Department on Friday reported that employers ... Read More

North Texas Republican calls for rate cut to juice the economy for remainder of 2025

And the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says there were 911,000 fewer jobs added to the economy between March 2024 and March 2025 than was previously reported, said to be the largest revision ever ... Read More

Is the US economy headed for a recession?

Amid a sharp slowdown in the labor market and the ongoing impact of new tariffs on consumers and businesses, worries are mounting that the US economy may be headed for a recession. That’s not the base ... Read More

Despite warning signs in the economy, Americans are still spending

Americans increased their spending at stores and restaurants in August, defying economists' expectations for a slowdown. Read More

Business news live: Firms demand ‘no more taxes’ in Budget as economy stalls

Firms demand ‘no more taxes’ in Budget as economy stalls - Economic and stock market news and latest business and finance updates from Friday ... Read More

3 big things you need to know about the economy following today's brutal jobs report

Today's jobs report showed more pain in the labor market, including lower-than-expected job growth. Markets expect an interest-rate cut, given that the new report reinforces a more frozen job market. Read More