New data shows the US job market was much weaker than thought in 2024, and this year as well

The U.S. job market was much weaker in 2024 and early this year than originally reported, adding to concerns about the health of the U.S. economy. Read More

US employers likely added a modest 80,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market has cooled

When the Labor Department put out a disappointing jobs report a month ago, an enraged President Donald Trump responded by firing the economist in charge of compiling the numbers and nominating a loyal ... Read More

US Hiring Intentions Pull Back While Job-Cut Announcements Rise

Hiring plans fell to the weakest level for any August on record and intended job cuts mounted amid broader economic uncertainty, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Read More

Job openings slip in July, adding to evidence that the American labor market is cooling

The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey showed that layoffs rose slightly. The number of Americans quitting their jobs — a sign of confidence in their ability to find better pay, opportunities or ... Read More

These charts show why the US job market is struggling in the 2nd half of the year

Job growth has slowed sharply over the last five months. Tariffs and immigration policy are among factors that have weighed on the labor market. Read More

These jobs are hiring, despite a weak job market

The labor market slowed sharply in recent months. The labor market slowed sharply this summer, leaving job applicants with fewer places to turn for a new position. Employers added an average of about ... Read More

US job growth through March expected to be revised down sharply

The level of U.S. employment for the 12 months through March could be slashed by as many as one million jobs when the government publishes its preliminary nonfarm payrolls benchmark estimate on ... Read More