The federal shutdown affects October BLS data collection
First, the government shutdown meant no September jobs report. Now, on day 13, the shutdown will affect the…
With Social Security’s COLA on the line, the Trump administration plans to release inflation data delayed by the shutdown
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is calling some staff back to work to prepare its closely watched inflation…
Wall Street Forecasts Worsening Job Market Amid Data Blackout
Topline With another jobs report sidelined Thursday morning by the ongoing government shutdown, several firms and economists have…
Faced With A Stagnant Job Market, These Gen Xers Chose Self-Employment
The job market is tough for employees of all ages and experience levels right now. According to the…
Long-term unemployment in US surges to 1.9 million as job openings dry up
Graph showing recent rise of long-term unemployment [Photo: US Bureau of Labor Statistics] The number of long-term unemployed…
As U.S. jobs disappear, the Federal Reserve returns to rate cuts
It’s getting harder to find work in the United States. U.S. businesses added just 22,000 jobs from July…
Nearly a million ‘phantom’ jobs vanish from US payrolls — worry for America, relief for Trump – Firstpost
The US economy added nearly a million fewer jobs than previously thought in the year ending March 2025.…
Job Openings Declined In July. These Industries Added The Most.
Topline The labor market appeared to remain active despite losing some momentum in July, as the hiring rate…
How Bureau of Labor Statistics reports influence U.S. economy
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases reports that can shift global markets and influence Federal Reserve interest…
Trucking jobs bucked the tide, rising in July; warehouse employment is plummeting
In a monthly employment report that was mostly considered disappointing in its estimate of jobs as a whole,…
Trump demands official overseeing jobs data be fired after dismal employment report
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday called for the firing of the head of the agency…
Arkansas unemployment rate holds steady
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) – The Arkansas Department of Commerce and the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Friday…