Economists are expecting unemployment to stay at a low 3.5%, leaving the Fed facing a challenging…
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August Jobs Report to Show How Much Heat Remains in Labor Market
The U.S. jobs report for August will offer a snapshot of how tight the labor market…
U.S. Jobless Claims Fell Last Week in Tight Labor Market
U.S. workers’ filings for unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting layoffs are holding at a low…
Job Market Stronger Than Previously Reported, Data Show
The U.S. labor market pumped out more jobs in its recovery from the pandemic than previously…
The Surprise in a Faltering Economy: Laid-Off Workers Quickly Find Jobs
When Suki Lanh was laid off from a fintech insurance startup in early July, she worried…
Worker Filings for Jobless Claims Held Nearly Steady Last Week
New applications for unemployment benefits inched down last week, a sign the labor market is holding…
China Growth Slows Across All Fronts in July, Prompting Unexpected Rate Cut
SINGAPORE—China’s economy stumbled in July as a two-month boost from easing lockdowns faded, prompting the country’s…
China Growth Slows Across All Fronts in July, Prompting Unexpected Rate Cut
SINGAPORE—China’s economy stumbled in July as a two-month boost from easing lockdowns faded, prompting the country’s…