The increase comes after private payrolls declined by a revised 29,000 in November.

The US labor market closed 2025 with a steady yet slower pace, adding 50,000 jobs in December. Despite economic adjustments, the market remained resilient, with unemployment stable at 4.4%. Key ...

Labor market conditions are similar in regions that are near each other. This is called positive spatial correlation. Analyzing county-level data from 1990 to 2024 shows that commuting flows may ...

The mainstream media was predictably quick to denounce the labor market as weak according to November’s jobs report, but the talking heads are simply wrong. That alleged weakness is almost entirely ...

An unsettled labor market is usually an indication of a troubled economy. In fact, a rapidly increasing unemployment rate characterizes the start of recessions. Therefore, a timely and accurate ...

WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - U.S. job openings increased marginally in August while hiring declined, consistent with lackluster labor market conditions that could allow the Federal Reserve to cut ...

The labor market may feel uncertain, but the data tells a clear story: Hiring is sluggish, labor shortages are looming, and employers that use real-time insights can adapt faster and stay competitive.

Recent signs of U.S. labor market softening tee up a third-straight Fed rate cut next week. We eye confirmation of this ongoing cooling in U.S. data this month. The S&P 500 rallied during a short ...