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

After President Trump expressed "shock" over the pace of hiring in July, much is riding on the employment data for August. Read More

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

U.S. employers posted 7.2 million job vacancies in July as the American labor market continues to cool. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that job openings fell from 7.4 million in June and came ... Read More

Rising inflation and a deteriorating job market puts the Fed and Americans in a difficult spot

Inflation rose last month as the price of gas, groceries, and airfares jumped, while a measure of layoffs also increased, putting the Federal Reserve in a tough spot as it prepares to cut rates at its ... Read More

Further evidence of a cooling labor market increases odds of more rate cuts

A stumbling labor market has fueled expectations of a rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s meeting in two weeks and opened the door to more aggressive and frequent ... Read More

Inflation ticked up in August amid weakening job market

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate next week as concerns about the economy intensify. Read More

Weak jobs report shows even this hot sector may be cooling

Health care has fueled hiring in recent years, but the latest jobs report suggests the pace may finally be slowing. Read More

Kiss job hopping goodbye. Why more people are job hugging.

Have you hugged your job lately? Maybe you should. Forget job hopping: More people are job hugging in the cooling labor market. “At an alarming rate, more and more employees are displaying what is ... Read More

U.S. job openings slip to 7.2 million in July as American labor market cools

U.S. employers posted 7.2 million job vacancies in July as the American labor market continues to cool. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that job openings fell from 7.4 million in June and came ... 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 openings slip in July, adding to evidence that the American labor market is cooling

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers posted 7.2 million job vacancies in July as the American labor market continues to cool. Related Articles Last-minute bill aimed at boosting California oil production ... Read More