An overview of the U.S. economy and what the latest job report shows

The U.S. job market slowed sharply this spring, as President Trump's tariffs took effect. Trump is calling for even higher import taxes in the coming week. Read More

U.S. economy is growing, but momentum may not last

The U.S. economy is expected to show stronger growth in the second quarter, but economists warn that the latest GDP data may not accurately reflect what’s going on. Read More

Why the June Jobs Report Isn’t as Strong as It Looks

June Jobs Report Key Stats Total nonfarm payrolls rose by 147,000 after rising by 144,000 in May. The unemployment rate moved little at 4.1% in June from 4.2% in May. In June, average hourly wages ... Read More

Why The Jobs Report Doesn’t Tell Us The Truth About The Economy - Forbes

Jobs Day hits every first Friday at 8:30 AM Eastern, and the jobs number—6.1, 4.9, 3.7—gets treated like a verdict, not an explanation. The jobs report is based on a survey of 60,000 households. Read More

The hidden bad news in the June jobs report | CNN Business

On the face of it, the June jobs report presents a robust picture of the US economy, with a historically low unemployment rate, a healthy number of jobs added and wage growth that outpaces ... Read More

The US economy added a stronger-than-expected 147,000 jobs in ... - CNN

The economy added a stronger-than-expected 147,000 jobs in June, and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1% from 4.2%, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Thursday. Read More

Preparing for a Layoff in Today's Economy: What to Do Before You Lose Your Job

If you're 40 or older, your employer must give you at least 21 days to decide whether to accept a severance agreement under the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act. If it's a group termination ... Read More

The labor market is booming and these jobs are growing the most

Here's which jobs are growing the most and why: Leisure and hospitality The economy added a staggering 517,000 jobs last month, well above the breakneck pace of some 400,000 monthly jobs added on ... Read More

Why some fear government data on the U.S. economy is losing ... - Yahoo

U.S. policymakers are increasingly anxious about the integrity of certain government benchmarks, the crucial data points that help the Federal Reserve assess the economy’s health and guide ... Read More

ADP says the economy lost jobs for the first time since 2023 due to ...

Privately run businesses reduced jobs in June for the first time in more than two years, ADP said, as U.S. trade wars created a "hesitancy to hire and a reluctance to replace departing workers." ... Read More