Fed cuts interest rate amid tanking jobs market, ‘historically unusual’ economic conditions

The Federal Reserve opted for a move to address the declining employment sector even as inflation continues to rise. Read More

JPMorgan Says August Jobs Report Is Proof US Economic Slowdown Is Underway – Here’s the Bank’s Outlook on Fed Rate Cuts

Analysts at the financial giant JPMorgan say the tepid August jobs report is evidence of the US economic slowdown. Read More

Chicago Fed president unpacks weak jobs report and what it says about the economy

The labor market appears to have stalled this summer, according to the significantly weaker than expected jobs report. Employers added just 22,000 new jobs in August and revisions show the economy ... Read More

Takeaways: If you’re confused about what’s next for the US economy, so is the Fed

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates for the first time since December to support America’s faltering labor market. However, the economy’s path forward looks murky, according to the ... Read More

What is the Fed's outlook for interest rate cuts, inflation and jobs for the remainder of the year?

Federal Reserve policymakers projected inflation will rise to 3% in 2025 while unemployment will reach 4.5% as the central bank begins cutting rates after holding them steady all year. Read More

Fed cuts rates as plunging job gains trigger alarm for economy

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates Wednesday for the first time this year as the central bank attempts to ease pressure on the weakening U.S. job market. The Federal Open Market Committee ... Read More

US job growth missed expectations in August amid economic uncertainty

The U.S. economy added jobs at a slower pace in August amid uncertainty about economic conditions, adding to signs of a weakening labor market. The Labor Department on Friday reported that employers ... Read More

What to Know About the August Jobs Report

Want more stock market and economic analysis from Phil Rosen directly in your inbox? Subscribe to Opening Bell Daily’s newsletter. The Federal Reserve finally has the data it needs to start cutting ... Read More

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

U.S. hiring slowed further in August as President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade, immigration and federal layoff policies took a widening toll on a rapidly softening labor market. Employers added a ... Read More

Job growth stalls: US economy added just 22,000 jobs in August, unemployment at highest in nearly four years

(CNN) — Job growth slowed to a crawl in August, and the unemployment rate rose to its highest level in nearly four years, indicating the US labor market is growing stagnant. The economy added just ... Read More

Trump Cabinet members target Jerome Powell for weak economy, August jobs numbers

Labor experts, including Trump administration top Cabinet members, are blaming the Federal Reserve and Chairman Jerome Powell for the latest disappointing jobs report and signs of a weakening economy. Read More