Hiring slows, unemployment ticks up
The latest jobs report showed faltering numbers, and unemployment ticked up to 4.2%. Jill Schlesinger weighs in.
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Report: Job growth cools, unemployment up
The last jobs report before the 2026 midterms was underwhelming, with some unhappy revisions to previous upbeat reports. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports.
Hiring stronger than expected in August
President Trump took a victory lap as the United States added nearly three times as many jobs as analysts expected for August, while unemployment held steady at 4.1%.
Unpacking August jobs report
U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August, more than double economists' forecasts. CBS News business producer Emily Pandise has more.
New jobs numbers surprise economists
The latest data shows the U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August, beating expectations after a disappointing July report. CBS News' Emily Pandise reports.
Inside the U.S. "functional unemployment" rate
Nearly 25% of U.S. workers are "functionally unemployed," a new analysis finds. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
Job market shrank in July
The jobs report released last week showed the job market shrank in July, after months of growth. Employers shed 23,000 jobs that month, far below the 83,000 jobs that were expected to be gained.
Bleak U.S. jobs report released
A report released by the Labor Department on Friday showed a loss of 23,000 jobs last month, with many discouraged job seekers leaving the labor force. Kelly O'Grady reports.
Trump faces disappointing July jobs report
The economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, signaling a slowdown that could complicate the Federal Reserve's next move on interest rates in September. The Trump administration downplayed the jobs report, blaming it on federal downsizing and layoffs in World Cup hospitality. CBS News business producer Emily Pandise has more.
U.S. unexpectedly loses 23,000 jobs in July
The U.S. economy saw an unexpected 23,000 job losses for the month of July. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the details.
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Shocking new jobs report shows big miss
The latest jobs report shows a big miss relative to expectations, with 23,000 jobs lost in July and some concerning revisions for past months. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports.
Job growth slowed in June, falling short of expectations
Hiring in the U.S. slowed in June, falling short of expectations, according to the Labor Department. CBS News producer Emily Pandise has more.
Investors react to weak June jobs report
U.S. employers added 57,000 jobs in June, far below forecasts, signaling that the labor market could be slowing. CBS News' Emily Pandise and Zak Hudak have the latest.
California creates AI job trend tracker
California now has the nation's first dashboard to publicly track artificial intelligence-related job trends, ones created and ones lost. As of now, early findings show no evidence of rising statewide unemployment from jobs exposed to AI. Till von Wachter, a faculty director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
172,000 jobs added in May
Job creation is not roaring in the U.S., but it is running well ahead of expectations. The economy created 172,000 jobs in May, employment data shows. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
New jobs report beats expectations
The latest jobs report beat expectations for the month of May, but some key points remain unchanged. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Aaron Navarro report.
Some companies question cost of AI over humans
Developments in artificial intelligence are happening very quickly, and so are mass layoffs as corporations rapidly embrace the technology. But now some companies like Uber and Microsoft are starting to second-guess aggressive AI adoption. Reyhan Harmanci, director of features at Wired magazine, joins to discuss the state of AI in corporate America.
Young Americans react to job market prospects
New Gallup poll data shows young Americans are feeling pessimistic about the job market. CBS News' Jill Schlesinger reports. (Sponsored by AT&T Business)
What April's jobs report says about economy
The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday reported a better-than-expected jobs report for April. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down the numbers.
Study reveals the college majors that new grads regret the most
One in five recent grads regret their college major, a ZipRecruiter report finds.
This is the fastest-growing job for young workers, LinkedIn says
Hint: It involves AI, and a LinkedIn economist says employers are clamoring for people to fill these roles.
Why March jobs report exceeded expectations
March was a good month for U.S. job growth, according to the latest report that blew away Wall Street expectations with 178,000 jobs added. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
Employers added 178,000 jobs in March, blowing past forecasts
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
U.S. adds 178,000 jobs in March
The labor market rebounded in March as U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance, joins CBS News to weigh in on the jobs report.
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