Strong December job growth could augur fewer Fed interest-rate cuts
Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.
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Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.
A new report claims Detroit has a more challenging job market than nearly every other major metro in the U.S.
The labor market rebounded last month after taking a hit in October from hurricanes and labor disputes.
A growing number of unemployed workers have been searching for a new job for more than 15 weeks, labor data shows.
Wall Street is watching the labor market for signs of slower hiring, which could influence the Federal Reserve's next rate decision.
The latest labor market data comes less than two weeks ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on whether to cut interest rates.
Monthly data from the Labor Department bolsters the case for the Fed to start lowering borrowing costs in September.
Forecasts show that employers are likely to hire fewer newly minted college grads this year. But there are pockets of job growth.
More than 100 Ann Arbor Public Schools employees will be cut from the 2024-2025 budget. The school board voted for the decision 6-1 at a board meeting at Pioneer High School Monday night.
U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% in April, continuing a stretch of remaining under 4% for 27 months.
Wall Street is closely watching the jobs report and next week's inflation data to predict when the Fed might cut rates.
The best employers get high ratings for attributes like pay, benefits and values, and range from tech firms to fast-food chain In-N-Out Burger.
The monthly report signals hiring remains stronger than many economists had forecast, while the jobless rate dipped to 3.7%.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced expansion projects are bringing 138 new employment opportunities to Michigan.
Economists were expecting a net gain of 200,000 jobs last month. June's job growth was revised down to 185,000 jobs from 209,000
A Michigan human resource expert said since the pandemic, workplace expectations have changed, leading some employees to file more lawsuits and employers to work harder than ever to retain talent.
On average, hourly wages for workers ages 16 to 24 were up nearly 12% from last summer.
A report of U.S. job cuts showed roughly 5% of job losses in May were due to AI technology.
Hiring sped up last month, showing the job market remains resilient despite high inflation and borrowing costs.
Michigan celebrates Youth Employment Month in June, as summer jobs begin for many teenagers across the state.
Young employees are live-streaming their resignations on social media. Experts say that could hurt their future job prospects.
Employers added 236,000 jobs last month, and the nation's unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.
As the Fed continues hiking interest rates, weaker hiring and mounting layoffs suggest the U.S. job market is softening.
Plentiful job listings show an overheated hiring market — but many are duplicates or fake, say economists and recruiters.
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre is looking to fill several positions during a job fair on Friday, March 24.
Southfield police say their investigation into a fatal shooting at the Bloom Lounge is over, adding that a security guard who fatally shot a woman will not be charged.
Two Flint men were charged after one allegedly shot the other during an altercation inside a restroom on Mott Community College's campus.
Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the surging Detroit Red Wings beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2.
Whitmer is expected to discuss her time in office and her proposals on creating jobs, lowering costs, continuing investments in education and literacy and building housing.
Former EMU players Jalen Terry and Da'Sean Nelson and current player Carlos Hart were among the 26 people indicted this week
Temperatures drop Saturday and Sunday with a few more chances for snow.
Southfield police say their investigation into a fatal shooting at the Bloom Lounge is over, adding that a security guard who fatally shot a woman will not be charged.
Former EMU players Jalen Terry and Da'Sean Nelson and current player Carlos Hart were among the 26 people indicted this week
Two Flint men were charged after one allegedly shot the other during an altercation inside a restroom on Mott Community College's campus.
Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the surging Detroit Red Wings beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2.
The Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview is Friday night, and CBS News Detroit is taking you there.
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
UAW Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker is suspended with pay while Ford and the UAW discuss next steps.
In a tale of two speeches, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has offered a rebuttal to President Trump's defense of his tariff policies, made just days before by the president in Detroit.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the surging Detroit Red Wings beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2.
As obesity rates among Americans drop and weight loss drugs lead to a slimmer society, airlines could save on fuel costs, according to a recent analysis.
Curtis International is recalling an additional 330,000 Frigidaire-brand minifridges to an existing recall after reports of the product catching fire.
A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.
William J. Brock fatally shot the driver after wrongly assuming she was in on a plot to get $12,000 in supposed bond money for a relative, authorities said.
While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
Michigan health officials say only 23% of Michigan residents have received this year's influenza vaccine.
The CDC took six previously routine vaccinations off its recommendation list, but Michigan health officials suggest parents consider those immunizations anyway.
Eligible Detroit families will receive $1,500 during pregnancy, along with $500 per month for six months, for a total of $4,500 through Rx Kids.
Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the surging Detroit Red Wings beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2.
Former EMU players Jalen Terry and Da'Sean Nelson and current player Carlos Hart were among the 26 people indicted this week
A termination letter sent to ex-University of Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore details the university's findings that resulted in Moore's firing last month.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 24 shots for his first shutout of the season, and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The Justice Department announced it is investigation Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly conspiring to impede federal immigration agents.
To kick off the 2026 Detroit Auto Show, hundreds gathered downtown for the annual Charity Preview. The event benefits six organizations in the area.
Southfield police say their investigation into a fatal shooting at the Bloom Lounge is over, adding that a security guard who fatally shot a woman will not be charged.
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show kicked off its annual Charity Preview on Friday, Jan. 16.
Friday is the Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview, and Mayor Mary Sheffield speaks one-on-one with CBS Detroit's Lauren Winfrey about the meaning behind the event and what the auto industry means to the city of Detroit.