Employers added 22,000 jobs in August, falling short of forecasts, as labor market cools

Employers across the U.S. added 22,000 jobs in August, falling short of economists' muted expectations and signaling the labor market is facing sharp headwinds from mounting economic uncertainty amid ... Read More

The government's next jobs report lands Friday. Here's what to look for.

When President Trump last month fired the head of the federal bureau that produces the government's monthly jobs report after the numbers pointed to a slump in U.S. hiring, he drew rebukes from ... Read More

Economy adds disappointing 22,000 jobs in August, jobs report shows. Unemployment rises

Employers added just 22,000 jobs in August as Trump's tariffs, federal layoffs, immigration crackdown hurt hiring. Unemployment hit 4-year high. Read More

A weak August jobs report will tee up the Fed to reduce interest rates. A worse one may spur even more cuts.

Is the August jobs report the biggest in years? Probably not, but another tepid increase in hiring is sure to cement a reduction in U.S. interest rates this month — and possibly more cuts after that. Read More

The August jobs report has economists alarmed. Here are their 3 top takeaways.

Employers added far fewer jobs last month than economists had predicted, prompting some experts to reassess the economy. Read More

Only a really big jobs report might stop the Fed from cutting interest rates. Don't count on it.

It's not so easy to find a job these days. Perhaps the only thing that might stop the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates in a few weeks would be a surprisingly strong U.S. jobs report. Just ... Read More

Stocks Took a Jobs Report Hit. This Matters More to the Fed—and Markets.

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Lower mortgage rates are ‘potential turning point’ for homebuyers

Mortgage rates have continued downward, but the markets will need to navigate another inflation report before the Fed’s next meeting. Read More

Will the Fed Lower Rates in September? Experts Say Weak Jobs Report ‘Cements’ a Cut

Analysts expect the Fed to lower rates at its upcoming meeting after a weaker-than-expected August jobs report. Money; Getty Images ***Money is not a client of any investment adviser featured on this ... Read More

August consumer confidence dips with jobs and tariffs driving most unease

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ view of the U.S. economy declined modestly in August as anxiety over a weakening job market grew for the eighth straight month. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its ... Read More