Hiring in May slowed to a crawl amid trade war fears
Businesses created just 75,000 jobs—half of what was expected—adding to worries of an economic slowdown
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Businesses created just 75,000 jobs—half of what was expected—adding to worries of an economic slowdown
Scenes from a tight labor market: Employers boost pay and benefits -- and recruit beyond the traditional talent pool
Government's latest employment report tops forecasts, although more people exited the work force in April
After a disappointing February, strong job growth sends reassuring signals about the economy
Employers posted 7.6 million open jobs in January, close to November's record, signaling businesses are still hiring
Economists had expected 180,000 new jobs last month, but other signals suggest the labor market remains healthy
The U.S. economy posted 7.3 million open jobs in December despite trade tensions and a partial government shutdown
While other economies are stronger, America's is no slouch, but it is noticeably slower than just a few months ago
Investor says his plan would keep more than 400 stores open and save tens of thousands of jobs
Ahead of the president's State of the Union address, "Where Did You Get This Number?" takes a closer look at the state of U.S. health care and the economy
Businesses hired robustly in January, even as unemployment ticked up to 4 percent from the partial shutdown
As more and more federal workers apply for unemployment to make ends meet, snags in the system are showing
Furloughed government workers are lining up at food banks and calling help hotlines across U.S. after missing paychecks
Despite slightly lower-than-expected job growth, unemployment stayed at a 49-year low -- and hourly wages jumped
The labor market is traditionally tough for workers who didn't finish high school, but it's now the best in a decade
Unemployment stayed at 3.7 percent, while wages rose at the fastest pace in nine years
Labor data show wage growth is accelerating at last, boosted by the lowest jobless rate in nearly half a century
The president loves to cite unemployment figures for African-Americans — but not everyone is feeling a boost
Despite U.S. economy adding fewer jobs than expected in August -- just 134,000 -- unemployment fell to lowest rate since 1969
The Trump administration argues the economy is better than ever, but that's not entirely accurate
Employers added a better-than-expected 201,000 jobs, while hourly wage growth accelerated to 2.9 percent
Sorry, Mr. President: Economic growth has surpassed the unemployment rate many times since the 1940s, the data show
One profession tops the list when it comes to earning big bucks without getting an advanced degree
Fewer teens and young adults report being unemployed, but fewer are actively looking for work
Although the U.S. economy is stronger, many households still have a hard time affording groceries