College graduates struggling to find jobs have plenty of company
NEW YORK (AP) — Growing up as the daughter of immigrants from Jamaica, Stacey Watson didn’t see herself…
US applications for jobless benefits rise last week, but layoffs remain historically low
WASHINGTON — More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but U.S. layoffs remain in the same historically…
Applications for jobless benefits fell last week, still in historically healthy range
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell modestly last week, remaining in the historically low range…
‘Crazy!!’: How BLS staff reacted to Trump firing commissioner
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Depressing.” “CRAZY!!” That’s how staff at the Bureau of Labor Statistics reacted after President Donald…
Top Fed official says weak jobs data backs the case for 3 rate cuts
NEW YORK — A top official at the Federal Reserve said Saturday that this month’s stunning, weaker-than-expected report…
The Federal Reserve’s Michelle Bowman backs three cuts to interest rates this year
NEW YORK (AP) — A top official at the Federal Reserve said Saturday that this month’s stunning, weaker-than-expected…
Whitmer to Trump: Change course on tariffs to help Michigan’s auto jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer met privately in the Oval Office with President Donald Trump to…
Trump says he doesn’t trust the jobs data, but Wall Street and economists do
WASHINGTON (AP) — The monthly jobs report is already closely-watched on Wall Street and in Washington but has…
US job openings fell to 7.4 million last month as job market continues to cool
WASHINGTON — Employers posted 7.4 million job vacancies last month, a sign that the American job market continues…
Hiring in the US slows, though a 139,000 jobs added in May
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers slowed hiring last month, but still added a solid 139,000 jobs amid uncertainty…