Where's my raise? 5 reasons why your paycheck isn't growing
Most Americans are still suffering from pay growth that's below pre-recession levels, even though the jobless rate is at a 16-year low
Unemployment
As young men work less, are video games to blame?
A double-whammy of stagnant wages and cheap digital entertainment may be changing men's fortunes and work habits
Pay is rising, but not for these American jobs
Blame automation for falling wages in these occupations, despite the low national jobless rate and overall income growth
Why the housing shortage could get even worse
A lack of construction workers is driving up costs in some parts of the country -- and the trend seems unlikely to reverse
States where job ads produce "the sound of crickets"
Colorado, New Hampshire and other places with ultra-tight labor markets are creating headaches for businesses
Jobless benefit claims drop for second week in a row
In another show of labor market strength, the number of people applying for unemployment checks fell by 8,000 to 237,000
Businesses ramped up hiring in April as economy regained speed
Employers added 211,000 jobs last month, with the unemployment rate falling to its lowest rate in nearly a decade
New jobless claims reverse a 2-week rising trend
A drop of 19,000 shows a healthy labor market, with new claims staying below 300,000 for well more than two years
Another downside to unemployment? Stroke risk
New research finds heart health benefits to job security
U.S. job growth hit the brakes in March
Poor weather chilled hiring last month, but unemployment falls to its lowest rate in nearly a decade
Jobless claims jump but labor market stays strong
15,000 more people filed for unemployment benefits in the latest week while the total remained well below 300,000
U.S. hiring surged in February, boosting odds of Fed rate hike
Employers added a healthy 235,000 jobs last month, showing economy is on track seven years after the Great Recession's end
Yellen indicates Fed likely to hike interest rates this month
Federal Reserve chief says more a robust economy allows for rate rise, provided that economic and inflation indicators stay favorable
Janet Yellen defends Fed actions amid GOP criticism
The Federal Reserve chief faces Republican criticism of the central bank's action, as Democrats rally to her side
Jobless rate ticks up as more Americans look for work
Unemployment moved up slightly in January to 4.8%, while economy added a robust 227,000 jobs
Jobless claims fall back near recent low
Last week’s drop to 235,000 new applications for benefits is just above the bottom hit in November
Federal Reserve eyes stepped-up rate hikes if growth moves faster
Amid low unemployment and Trump's spending ambitions, the Fed's plan for gradual increases could accelerate
U.S. consumer confidence hits highest level in 15 years
Index is buoyed in December by an faster economic growth and low unemployment after a devisive presidential election
Jobless claims fall again, staying well below 300,000
At 254,000 for the latest week, this marks the 93rd consecutive week below that key labor market threshold
New Economy normal: working part time, unwillingly
Some 6.4 million Americans want full-time jobs but can’t find them, reflecting a shifting labor market since recession's end
Remember "stagflation"? It could make a comeback
Goldman Sachs sees President-elect Trump’s plans possibly sparking high inflation, rising joblessness and an economic slump
Jobless claims drop from a 3-month high
The latest week’s number fell back by 11,000 to 254,000, the 88th consecutive week below 300,000
Will self-driving cars put cab drivers, truckers out of business?
One expert anticipates the wave of economic dislocation: “These things do not happen without political consequences"
Jobless claims climb but far from the danger zone
The 265,000 total is a three-month high, yet the fewest Americans are collecting unemployment checks since 2000
Commentary: How social welfare benefits help the economy
Programs like Social Security and unemployment benefits aren't just giveaways -- they help society aid those who truly need it
Investigation
Weeks before Election Day, the FEC can't enforce the law
Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf, could reach U.S. as hurricane this weekend
Investigation
Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.
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Vance appears to soften U.S. demands on Iranian nuclear enrichment
How Israeli and Palestinian kids are coping 3 years after Oct. 7 attacks
Christa Pike is conscious, speaking after botched execution, attorneys say
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Former Cornell frat members ask university to clear their names
Lawyers seek to stop execution today in Texas, citing Christa Pike's failed injection
