Economy News Decaying Jobs Market Overtakes Inflation As U S Economy’s Biggest Threat

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

The U.S. added a robust 119,000 jobs in September, but there are still signs of a weakening labor market

The closely followed report was originally scheduled for release on Oct. 3, but it was shelved by the government shutdown. Read More

Is the U.S. job market weakening as layoffs surge and unemployment rises despite 119,000 new jobs — December Fed rate cut now a done deal?

U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4%. Downward revisions cut 33,000 jobs from July and August. August even showed a loss of about 4,000 jobs. Layoff alerts ... Read More

Americans plan to spend big this holiday season even as they fret about the economy, Visa finds

Americans are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, increasing their gift budgets even as a slowing job market and stubborn inflation weigh on consumer confidence, according to a new ... Read More

Trump’s ‘golden age’ economic message undercut by his desire for much lower interest rates – which typically signal a weak jobs market

President Donald Trump seems to want to have it both ways on the U.S. economy. On the one hand, he recently said the economy is in its “golden age” and referred to the U.S. as the “hottest country ... Read More