April job growth beats expectations
The Labor Department's latest report shows employers added 253,000 jobs in April. Daniel Altman, chief economist at Instawork, breaks down the findings.
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The Labor Department's latest report shows employers added 253,000 jobs in April. Daniel Altman, chief economist at Instawork, breaks down the findings.
The U.S. added 253,000 jobs in April, according to a report released Friday by the Labor Department, well above estimates from economists. Unemployment also fell to 3.4%, and wages were also higher. Ed O'Keefe has the details.
The popularity of artificial intelligence has exploded, and its impact could stretch across industries. Nancy Chen takes a look at what it could mean for many types of jobs.
Inflation in the Eurozone ticked up to 7% in April. The European Central Bank raised interest rates to 3.25% and indicated more hikes are to come. Brendan McKenna , an international economist for Wells Fargo, joined CBS News to compare the ECB and Federal Reserve's approaches to inflation.
Salaries for top CEOs rose 7.7% last year, even as most Americans are struggling to keep up with inflation. CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Irina Ivanova joins Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano with more.
Employers in the U.S. added 253,000 jobs in April, and the nation's unemployment rate fell to 3.4% from 3.5% in the prior month, the Labor Department said. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joined Anne-Marie Green to discuss the jobs report.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell began a press conference Wednesday saying "the U.S. banking system is sound and resilient." Yet several regional bank shares were on the decline Thursday. Wall Street Journal banking reporter Gina Heeb breaks down the possible implications for the economy.
Many Americans are struggling to save money as inflation keeps costs high. Jennifer Streaks, a senior personal finance reporter for Business Insider, shares tips on how to increase financial stability.
The Federal Reserve increased its key interest rate by a quarter of a point Wednesday, the 10th straight hike since last March. Anita Hamilton, assistant managing editor at Barron's, joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the effects of the hikes.
Anita Dunn, one of President Biden's highest-ranking White House aides, called on lawmakers to "update our immigration laws to reflect the realities of 2023," noting that the last time Congress passed major immigration legislation was decades ago. Watch her interview with CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns.
The Fed has raised interest rates again. Nancy Cordes joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain the impact this could have at the White House.
The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate another quarter of a percentage point Wednesday in its ongoing effort to bring inflation down. The increase is the 10th straight interest-rate hike since last March in what has been the most aggressive rate-hiking campaign since the 1980s. The hikes are among factors being blamed for the biggest banking sector meltdown since the 2008 financial crisis. Nancy Cordes has more details from the White House.
The estimated annual cost from earthquake damage is soaring in California, and it already makes up more than half of the nation's annual earthquake costs. Los Angeles Times reporter Rong-Gong Lin II joined CBS News to discuss the possible reasons behind the increase.
The Federal Reserve pushed interest rates to the highest point since 2007 to combat inflation. Critics warn the hikes could lead to a recession. Nancy Cordes reports.
The TV and film writers strike could impact more than just our favorite television shows. The move is already having ripple effects across the entertainment industry, and depending on how long it lasts, it could have economic implications as well. Alissa Wilkinson, a senior culture reporter and critic at Vox, joins CBS News with more.
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates Wednesday for the tenth consecutive time in just over a year. Rod von Lipsey, a managing director for UBS Private Wealth Management, joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss the anticipated decision.
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