US weekly jobless claims decline, JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs estimate
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits fell last week,…
Americans aren’t worried about the government shutdown. But they remain unnerved about the cost of living and weak hiring
Persistent worries about the higher cost of living and few job opportunities pushed consumer sentiment down to its…
US may need more slack in job market to hit 2% inflation
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. labor market likely needs to weaken further for the Federal Reserve…
What’s with all the layoffs?
In case you missed it, we’re in the midst of a low hiring, low firing job market. Meaning,…
The Dollar Is Declining So Fast That It Will Bring Even More Inflation, Says Market Analyst: ‘Position Yourself Accordingly’
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US layoffs fall in September but year-to-date planned hiring at lowest in 16 years
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. employers announced fewer layoffs in September but hiring plans so far this year were the…
Frozen job market shows little sign of thawing
The labor market remains stagnant, as job openings increased only slightly in August and hiring declined. Job openings…
‘Affordability Is Still Getting Worse,’ Says Market Expert
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September Jobs Report, Fed Speakers, Earnings From Nike, Carnival
Spencer Platt/Getty Images Central bankers are closely following the labor market after cutting interest rates. Is the labor…
China’s Labor Market Distress Spreads at Worst Time for Deflation Fight
An employee on the production line at a facility in Jiuquan, Gansu province, China. (Bloomberg) — China’s labor…
Guam’s unemployment rate drops to record low 3.2% | Regional / World
HAGÅTÑA (Office of the Guam Governor) — Guam’s unemployment rate declined to 3.2% in June 2025, a decrease…
Top economists and Jerome Powell agree that Gen Z’s hiring nightmare is real—and it’s not about AI eating entry-level jobs
The dramatic rise in unemployment among Americans under 25—especially recent graduates—has become one of the most troubling economic…