US economy added 911,000 fewer jobs than previously reported in largest-ever revision

The U.S. economy added 911,000 fewer jobs over the 12 months ending in March than previously estimated, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said on Tuesday. The figure, which exceeded economists ... Read More

America’s job market flashes yet another warning sign about the economy

The US economy added just 22,000 jobs in August and the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, the highest since 2021. Read More

The US now has more unemployed workers than job openings for the 1st time since April 2021 — why this single ‘turning point’ signals trouble ahead

The stats, released by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), revealed 7.18 million job openings in July — a 10 month low and a marked decrease from June’s 7.36 million openings. Worse, the number ... Read More

Revised job numbers raise new concerns about economic slowdown

The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the U.S. job market is much weaker than initially believed. More than 900,000 fewer jobs were added in 2024 and 2025 than previously reported. The BLS issues ... Read More

US economy adds 22,000 jobs, unemployment rate hits 4.3% in August as labor market continues dramatic slowdown

The US labor market continued its dramatic summer slowdown in August. The August jobs report released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed that just 22,000 new jobs were added to the ... Read More

There are more jobless Americans than job openings: BLS

The number of unemployed Americans is now higher than the number of job openings for the first time since 2021, according to a new government report. Read More

US Added 22K Jobs in August, But Lost Jobs Earlier in the Summer

Employers have curtailed hiring as tariffs push up prices and squeeze consumer budgets. Read More

Dismal August Jobs Report Offers Rate-Cut Relief: What the Experts Are Saying

The August jobs report came in much lower than expected, lifting the odds that several rate cuts will come through by year's end. Read More

US employers added just 22,000 jobs last month amid uncertainty over President Trump’s policies

The Labor Department said hiring decelerated from 79,000 in July. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3%, also worse than expected and the highest level since 2021. Read More

‘Exceptionally weak’ jobs report prompts markets, economists to revise expectations for next BoC rate decision

U.S. and Canadian stock markets opened higher. The U.S. jobs report hints of a weak U.S. economy but also makes it highly likely a Fed rate cut is coming this month, and lower interest rates are ... Read More

US jobs market slumps in blow to Trump

Donald Trump last night said ‘the real numbers ... will be in a year from now’ - Will Oliver/EPA. America’s jobs market has slowed dramatically in a fresh blow for Donald Tr ... Read More