Cracks in the U.S. economy: Job growth slows 75% from a year ago

The U.S. job market showed more signs of weakness Friday, as the Labor Department reported just 22,000 jobs added in August. Revised figures show the economy lost jobs in June, for the first time ... Read More

The U.S. Added Nearly a Million Fewer Jobs in the Past Year Than Previously Thought, Updated Data Shows

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports that the U.S. added nearly a million fewer jobs than previously thought. Read More

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

U.S. employers added 911,000 fewer jobs than first reported, new BLS data shows

The revisions arrive as government statistics have become increasingly politicized. Last month, Trump took the unprecedented step of firing the BLS commissioner, Erika McEntarfer, over weak jobs data. 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

U.S. Added Just 22,000 Jobs In August In Latest Sign Of Slowing Economy; Movie And Music Industry Jobs Decline

The U.S. added 22,000 jobs in August, with unemployment rising slightly to 4.3%, in the latest sign of a slowing economy. Read More

Job growth stalls: US economy added just 22,000 jobs in August and unemployment rose to highest level since 2021

The economy added just 22,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate rose to 4.3% from 4.2%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Read More

New report says U.S. economy added significantly fewer jobs through March than reported

The latest numbers say U.S. employers added far fewer jobs in 2024 and early 2025 than previously thought. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said the economy added 911,000 fewer jobs over the 12 ... Read More

US jobs stats are so weak Trump claims they were 'rigged' — but the jobs slump could bring interest rates down

A recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics painted a dreary picture of the job market. The report showed that the economy added a relatively meager 73,000 new jobs in July. But the ... Read More