US consumer confidence declines again as Americans fret over prices, job market
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence declined again in September as Americans’ pessimism over inflation and the weakening…
US job openings barely budged in August at 7.2 million
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. jobs openings were essentially unchanged million last month amid economic uncertainty arising from President…
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits last week hits 263,000, most in nearly 4 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — In another grim sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claim applications jumped to their…
Lackluster US job growth anticipated in August; focus on revisions
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Forecasts for tepid U.S. job growth in August and a rise in unemployment…
Lackluster US job growth anticipated in August; focus on revisions
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Forecasts for tepid U.S. job growth in August and a rise in unemployment…
US job openings slip in July, adding to evidence that the American labor market is cooling
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers posted 7.2 million job vacancies in July as the American labor market continues…
Rising Food Prices Are Likely to Continue, Thanks to Trump’s Trade Wars
Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows food prices have spiked by 2.9 percent since last July, and wholesale…
US applications for jobless benefits fell last week and remain in historically healthy range
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell modestly last week, remaining in the historically low range…
U.S. producer prices surge in July as Trump tariffs push costs higher
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale inflation surged unexpectedly last month, signaling that President Donald Trump’s sweeping taxes on…
US inflation held steady as mild tariff hit offset by cheaper gas, food
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation was unchanged in July as rising prices for some imported goods were balanced…
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…
Data credibility fears fueled after Trump orders firing of labor official
By Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK (Reuters) -Sharp downward revisions to past jobs data on Friday, followed by Trump’s…