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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

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

One of the most hotly anticipated economic reports is finally set to be released Thursday: the long-delayed jobs report for September, originally due on October 3. Read More

US weekly jobless claims fall; continuing claims increase

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, but more out of work people are struggling to find new opportunities amid weak hiring. Initial claims for ... Read More

'Stale' September jobs data is mixed news for a divided Fed

The U.S. economy added more jobs than expected in September, but a rise in the unemployment rate and downward revisions to prior months still presented an ambiguous picture for Federal Reserve ... Read More

Economy added 119,000 jobs and unemployment ticked up in September, delayed report shows

The report reflects what was happening before the federal government shutdown began. The labor market may have changed since the data was collected. Read More

US economy likely added jobs at a moderate pace in September

U.S. job growth likely picked up moderately in September, while the unemployment rate held steady near a four-year high of 4.3%, consistent with sluggish labor market conditions that economists and ... Read More

Delayed Data Show Strong Hiring, but Offer Little Clarity for Fed

Walmart saw some pullback in spending from lower-income shoppers, especially near the end of the most recent quarter. Even so, the retailer reported strong sales Thursday and raised its financial ... Read More

US Economic Activity Little Changed, Employment Stable in Recent Weeks, Fed Says

(Reuters) -U.S. economic activity was little changed and employment was largely stable in recent weeks, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday, but there were emerging signs of weakness including more ... Read More

The Fed cuts interest rates again as concerns grow about the job market

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point Wednesday, as policymakers work to shore up the softening job market. It was the Fed's second rate cut in six weeks, ... Read More

Americans more worried about finding jobs as inflation persists under Trump

Nearly half of Americans lack confidence in finding a good job under Trump, a new AP–NORC poll shows. Inflation and rising costs for essentials are fueling widespread financial stress. Trump’s low ... Read More

Fed Cuts Rates as Officials Worry About Labor Market

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point for the second time this year. Investors lowered the probability of a cut at the Fed’s December meeting after Jerome Powell, the central ... Read More