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US inflation held steady as mild tariff hit offset by cheaper gas, food
Read full article: US inflation held steady as mild tariff hit offset by cheaper gas, foodU.S. inflation was unchanged in July as rising prices for some imported goods were balanced by falling gas and grocery prices, leaving overall prices modestly higher than a year ago.
US employers slash hiring as Trump advances a punishing trade agenda
Read full article: US employers slash hiring as Trump advances a punishing trade agendaU.S. hiring is slowing sharply as President Donald Trumpโs erratic and radical trade policies paralyze businesses and raise doubts about the outlook for the worldโs largest economy.
US applications for jobless benefits fall for sixth straight week, remain at historically low level
Read full article: US applications for jobless benefits fall for sixth straight week, remain at historically low levelThe number of Americans filing for jobless aid fell for the sixth straight week, hitting the lowest level since mid-April.
US applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remain at historically healthy level
Read full article: US applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remain at historically healthy levelU.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining in the historically healthy range of the past couple years.
US job openings in May hit 7.8 million in a continuing display of labor market resilience
Read full article: US job openings in May hit 7.8 million in a continuing display of labor market resilienceU.S. job openings unexpectedly rose in May, showing resilience in the labor market despite high borrowing costs and rising economic uncertainty.
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain low
Read full article: Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain lowThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped last week, the Labor Department said Thursday, a sign that companies arenโt cutting many jobs.
The number of Americans filing for jobless claims last week remains at the highest level in 8 months
Read full article: The number of Americans filing for jobless claims last week remains at the highest level in 8 monthsU.S. filings for jobless benefits were unchanged last week, remaining at the higher end of recent ranges as uncertainty over the impact of trade wars lingers.
US producer prices rise modest 2.6% in May with inflationary pressures still mild
Read full article: US producer prices rise modest 2.6% in May with inflationary pressures still mildU.S. wholesale prices rose modestly last month from a year earlier, another sign that inflationary pressures remain mild.
Inflation data threatened by government hiring freeze as tariffs loom
Read full article: Inflation data threatened by government hiring freeze as tariffs loomThe Labor Department has cut back on the inflation data it collects because of the Trump administrationโs government hiring freeze, raising concerns among economists about the quality of the inflation figures just as they are being closely watched for the impact of tariffs.
US job openings rose in April, signaling resilience in the American labor market
Read full article: US job openings rose in April, signaling resilience in the American labor marketU.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in April, showing that the labor market remains resilient in the face of uncertainty arising from President Donald Trumpโs trade wars.
US filings for jobless aid, a proxy for layoffs, inch down modestly last week as uncertainty lingers
Read full article: US filings for jobless aid, a proxy for layoffs, inch down modestly last week as uncertainty lingersThe number of Americans filing unemployment claims last week fell slightly as businesses continue to retain employees despite growing economic uncertainty over U.S. trade policy.
The number of Americans filing for jobless claims jumps last week, but remains at healthy levels
Read full article: The number of Americans filing for jobless claims jumps last week, but remains at healthy levelsU.S. applications for jobless benefits jumped to their highest level in two months, but layoffs remain in a historically healthy range.
US jobless benefit claims fall last week as labor market remains strong despite recession fears
Read full article: US jobless benefit claims fall last week as labor market remains strong despite recession fearsU.S. applications for jobless benefits fell again last week as the labor market continues to hold up despite fears of a tariff-induced recession.
US wholesale inflation fell last month but trade war threatens to reverse that trend
Read full article: US wholesale inflation fell last month but trade war threatens to reverse that trendThe Labor Department is reporting that its producer price index โ which tracks inflation before it hits consumers โ was fell 0.4% from February.
US jobless benefit applications rise modestly as labor market remains largely unfazed by trade war
Read full article: US jobless benefit applications rise modestly as labor market remains largely unfazed by trade warSlightly more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but the labor market remains broadly healthy despite an ongoing trade war.
Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week as labor market continues to show strength
Read full article: Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week as labor market continues to show strengthThe number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell modestly last week, remaining within the same range of recent years.
February US job openings slip to 7.6M, consistent with a healthy but decelerating job market
Read full article: February US job openings slip to 7.6M, consistent with a healthy but decelerating job marketEmployers posted 7.6 million job openings in February, a sign that that the job market is slowing but remains healthy.
US applications for unemployment benefits hold steady, remain in recent healthy range
Read full article: US applications for unemployment benefits hold steady, remain in recent healthy rangeU.S. applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week, a sign that the labor market remains healthy as companies continue to retain their employees.
February US wholesale prices unchanged showing inflation easing, though trade wars threaten trend
Read full article: February US wholesale prices unchanged showing inflation easing, though trade wars threaten trendU.S. wholesale inflation decelerated last month, suggesting that price pressures are easing for now.
December wholesale prices up a hot 0.4% as fight against inflation appears to have stalled
Read full article: December wholesale prices up a hot 0.4% as fight against inflation appears to have stalledU.S. wholesale prices came in hotter than expected last month at a time when progress against inflation appears to have stalled, undercutting expectations for lower interest rates this year.
US applications for jobless benefits rose to 219,000 last week, but layoffs remain relatively low
Read full article: US applications for jobless benefits rose to 219,000 last week, but layoffs remain relatively lowMore Americans filed unemployment claims last week, but the labor market remains healthy and layoffs relatively low.
US job openings fall to 7.6 million in December, suggesting the job market is slowing but healthy
Read full article: US job openings fall to 7.6 million in December, suggesting the job market is slowing but healthyU.S. job openings fell in December, a sign that the labor market is cooling but remains healthy.
US applications for jobless benefits rise to highest level in 2 months but remain relatively low
Read full article: US applications for jobless benefits rise to highest level in 2 months but remain relatively lowU.S. applications for unemployment benefits jumped to their highest level in two months last week but remain low relative to historical standards.
US wholesale inflation accelerated in November in sign that some price pressures remain elevated
Read full article: US wholesale inflation accelerated in November in sign that some price pressures remain elevatedWholesale costs in the United States picked up sharply last month, signaling that price pressures are still evident in the economy even though inflation has tumbled from the peak levels it hit more than two years ago.
US job openings rose last month, though hiring slowed, in mixed picture for labor market
Read full article: US job openings rose last month, though hiring slowed, in mixed picture for labor marketThe number of job postings in the United States rebounded in October from a 3 1/2 year low in September, a sign that businesses are still seeking workers even though hiring has cooled.
Judge blocks Biden administration's rule to expand overtime pay for millions
Read full article: Judge blocks Biden administration's rule to expand overtime pay for millionsA federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule from the Biden administration that would have expanded access to overtime pay to millions more salaried workers across the U.S. In a Friday ruling, U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan sided with the state of Texas and a group of business organizations that argued the Labor Department exceeded its authority when it finalized a rule earlier this year to significantly expand federal overtime eligibility for salaried workers.
Annual inflation rises for 1st time since March with egg, beef, energy prices among the highest increases
Read full article: Annual inflation rises for 1st time since March with egg, beef, energy prices among the highest increasesInflation in the United States ticked up in October, driven by costlier rents, used cars, and air fares, a sign that price increases might be leveling off after having slowed in September to their lowest pace since 2021.
US wholesale inflation picks up slightly in sign that some price pressures remain elevated
Read full article: US wholesale inflation picks up slightly in sign that some price pressures remain elevatedWholesale prices in the United States rose last month, remaining low but suggesting that the American economy has yet to completely vanquish inflationary pressure.
US inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low
Read full article: US inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained lowInflation in the United States ticked up in October, driven by costlier rents, used cars, and air fares, a sign that price increases might be leveling off after having slowed in September to their lowest pace since 2021.
Slightly more Americans apply for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain at low levels
Read full article: Slightly more Americans apply for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain at low levelsThe number of Americans applying for jobless aid ticked up last week but layoffs remain at historically low levels.
US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls
Read full article: US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrollsAmericaโs employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, a total that economists say was held down by the effects of strikes and hurricanes that left many workers temporarily off payrolls.
US applications for jobless benefits fall as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
Read full article: US applications for jobless benefits fall as layoffs remain at historically healthy levelsFewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remained at historically healthy levels despite elevated interest rates.
What's behind the widening gender wage gap in the US?
Read full article: What's behind the widening gender wage gap in the US?The first widening of the gender wage in 20 years is the latest indication that many women have paid a price for leaving the workforce at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, either because they lost their jobs or because they quit because of caretaking responsibilities.
Wholesale inflation remained cool last month in latest sign that price pressures are slowing
Read full article: Wholesale inflation remained cool last month in latest sign that price pressures are slowingWholesale prices in the United States were unchanged last month in another sign that inflation is returning to something close to normal after years of pressuring Americaโs households in the wake of COVID-19.
US adds a robust 254,000 jobs and unemployment dips to 4.1% in sign of still-sturdy labor market
Read full article: US adds a robust 254,000 jobs and unemployment dips to 4.1% in sign of still-sturdy labor marketAmericaโs employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, easing concerns about a weakening labor market and suggesting that the pace of hiring is still solid enough to support a growing economy.
Wholesale inflation mostly cooled last month in latest sign that price pressures are slowing
Read full article: Wholesale inflation mostly cooled last month in latest sign that price pressures are slowingU.S. wholesale price increases mostly slowed last month, the latest evidence that inflation pressures are cooling enough for the Federal Reserve to begin cutting interest rates next week.
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inch up, but remain at historically healthy levels
Read full article: U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inch up, but remain at historically healthy levelsThe number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose modestly last week, but remains at healthy levels Jobless claims rose by 4,000 to 232,000 for the week of Aug. 17, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
US wholesale inflation cooled in July in sign that price pressures are continuing to ease
Read full article: US wholesale inflation cooled in July in sign that price pressures are continuing to easeWholesale price increases in the United States eased in July, suggesting that inflation pressures are further cooling as the Federal Reserve moves closer to cutting interest rates, likely beginning next month.
The number of Americans filing for jobless claims hits highest level in a year
Read full article: The number of Americans filing for jobless claims hits highest level in a yearThe number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits jumped to its highest level in a year last week, even as the labor market remains broadly healthy.
Paychecks grew more slowly this spring, a sign inflation may keep cooling
Read full article: Paychecks grew more slowly this spring, a sign inflation may keep coolingPay and benefits for Americaโs workers grew more slowly in the April-June quarter than in the first three months of the year, a trend that could keep price pressures in check and encourage the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve.
Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as applications remain at elevated, but not troubling levels
Read full article: Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as applications remain at elevated, but not troubling levelsFewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but applications remained at recently elevated, though not troubling levels.
More Americans apply for jobless benefits as layoffs settle at higher levels in recent weeks
Read full article: More Americans apply for jobless benefits as layoffs settle at higher levels in recent weeksU.S. filings for unemployment benefits rose again last week and appear to be settling consistently at a slightly higher though still healthy level.
US wholesale inflation picked up in June in sign that some price pressures remain elevated
Read full article: US wholesale inflation picked up in June in sign that some price pressures remain elevatedWholesale prices in the United States rose by a larger-than-expected 2.6% last month from a year earlier, a sign that some inflation pressures remain elevated.
Fewer Americans apply for jobless claims last week as labor market remains sturdy
Read full article: Fewer Americans apply for jobless claims last week as labor market remains sturdyFewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market remains sturdy despite high interest rates.
US inflation cools again, potentially paving way for Fed to cut interest rates soon
Read full article: US inflation cools again, potentially paving way for Fed to cut interest rates soonInflation in the United States cooled in June for a third straight month, a sign that the worst price spike in four decades is steadily fading and may soon usher in interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
US weekly jobless claims fall, but the total number collecting benefits is the most since 2021
Read full article: US weekly jobless claims fall, but the total number collecting benefits is the most since 2021Fewer people applied for unemployment benefits last week but the total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits rose to the highest level in more than two years.
US wholesale prices dropped in May, adding to evidence that inflation pressures are cooling
Read full article: US wholesale prices dropped in May, adding to evidence that inflation pressures are coolingWholesale price increases fell in May, the latest sign that inflation pressures in the United States may be easing as the Federal Reserve considers a timetable for cutting interest rates.
US inflation cooled in May in a sign that price pressures may be easing
Read full article: US inflation cooled in May in a sign that price pressures may be easingInflation in the United States eased in May for a second straight month, a hopeful sign that an acceleration of prices that occurred early this year may have passed.
Slightly more Americans apply for jobless benefits, but layoffs remain at healthy levels
Read full article: Slightly more Americans apply for jobless benefits, but layoffs remain at healthy levelsThe number of Americans applying for jobless claims rose last week, but layoffs remain at healthy levels despite lingering inflation and high interest rates.
The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits inches up, but layoffs remain low
Read full article: The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits inches up, but layoffs remain lowThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits ticked up last week, but layoffs remain historically low in the face of lingering inflation and high interest rates.
New report shows the cost of car insurance jumped nearly 2% in April. Here are some ways to save
Read full article: New report shows the cost of car insurance jumped nearly 2% in April. Here are some ways to saveA new report from the Labor Department shows nationwide the cost of auto insurance jumped nearly 2% in April, bringing the total annual gain to over 22%.
US applications for jobless benefits come back down after last week's 9-month high
Read full article: US applications for jobless benefits come back down after last week's 9-month highFewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain at historically low levels even as other signs that the labor market is cooling have surfaced.
US inflation eased last month in the first slowdown of 2024
Read full article: US inflation eased last month in the first slowdown of 2024Led by lower food and auto prices, inflation in the United States cooled slightly last month after three elevated readings, likely offering a tentative sigh of relief for officials at the Federal Reserve as well as President Joe Bidenโs re-election team.
Wholesale price increases accelerated in April as inflation remains sticky
Read full article: Wholesale price increases accelerated in April as inflation remains stickyU.S. wholesale prices rose sharply last month, a sign that stubbornly high inflation may persist after three elevated readings in consumer prices to start the year.
US weekly jobless claims hit highest level since August of 2023, though job market is still hot
Read full article: US weekly jobless claims hit highest level since August of 2023, though job market is still hotThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped to its highest level in more than eight months last week in another sign that the labor market may be softening.
Number of Americans applying for jobless claims remains historically low
Read full article: Number of Americans applying for jobless claims remains historically lowThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week and remains historically low as the labor market continues to show resiliency in the face of high interest rates and elevated inflation.
US job openings fall to 8.5 million in March, the lowest level in more than 3 years
Read full article: US job openings fall to 8.5 million in March, the lowest level in more than 3 yearsU.S. jobs openings slid in March to the lowest level in more than three years, but stayed at historically high levels in a sign that the job market remains resilient in the face of higher interest rates.
US applications for jobless claims fall to lowest level in 9 weeks
Read full article: US applications for jobless claims fall to lowest level in 9 weeksFewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to hold up despite higher interest rates imposed by the Federal Reserve in its bid to curb inflation.
Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
Read full article: Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workersThe Biden administration has finalized a new rule set to make millions of more salaried workers eligible for overtime pay in the U.S. The move marks the largest expansion in federal overtime eligibility in decades.
The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits holds steady as labor market remains strong
Read full article: The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits holds steady as labor market remains strongThe number of Americans filing for jobless benefits didnโt change last week as the labor market continues to defy efforts by the Federal Reserve to cool it off.
Coal miners have long faced risk of black lung disease. Now they're getting new protections
Read full article: Coal miners have long faced risk of black lung disease. Now they're getting new protectionsThe Labor Department has issued a new rule intended to protect coal miners from poisonous silica dust that has contributed to the premature deaths of thousands of mine workers from a respiratory ailment known as โblack lungโ disease.
US producer prices rose 2.1% from last year, most since April, but less than forecasters expected
Read full article: US producer prices rose 2.1% from last year, most since April, but less than forecasters expectedU.S. producer prices rose in March from a year earlier at the fastest pace in nearly a year, offering more evidence that progress against inflation may have stalled this year and raising doubts about whether and when the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates.
Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as labor market continues to shrug off higher interest rates
Read full article: Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as labor market continues to shrug off higher interest ratesFewer Americans applied for jobless benefits last week as the labor market continues to thrive despite the Federal Reserveโs efforts to cool it.
US wholesale prices picked up in February in sign that inflation pressures remain elevated
Read full article: US wholesale prices picked up in February in sign that inflation pressures remain elevatedWholesale prices in the United States accelerated again in February, the latest sign that inflation pressures in the economy remain elevated and might not cool in the coming months as fast as the Federal Reserve or the Biden administration would like.
Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits remains low in a thriving labor market
Read full article: Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits remains low in a thriving labor marketThe number of Americans applying for jobless benefits last week inched up but largely stayed at historically low levels as the labor market continues to thrive despite elevated interest rates.
US inflation up again in February in latest sign that price pressures remain elevated
Read full article: US inflation up again in February in latest sign that price pressures remain elevatedConsumer prices in the United States picked up last month, a sign that inflation remains a persistent challenge for the Federal Reserve and for President Joe Bidenโs re-election campaign, both of which are counting on a steady easing of price pressures this year.
US applications for jobless claims hold at healthy levels
Read full article: US applications for jobless claims hold at healthy levelsU.S. applications for jobless benefits were unchanged last week, settling at a healthy level as the labor market continues to show strength amid elevated interest rates.
US applications for jobless benefits rise but remain historically low despite recent layoffs
Read full article: US applications for jobless benefits rise but remain historically low despite recent layoffsMore Americans applied for jobless benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low even as more high-profile companies have announced job cuts this year.
US wholesale inflation accelerated in January in latest sign that prices picked up last month
Read full article: US wholesale inflation accelerated in January in latest sign that prices picked up last monthWholesale prices in the United States accelerated in January, the latest sign that some inflation pressures in the economy remain elevated.
Wholesale inflation in US declined last month, signaling that price pressures are still easing
Read full article: Wholesale inflation in US declined last month, signaling that price pressures are still easingU.S. wholesale inflation fell for a third straight month in December, further evidence that price pressures in the economy are easing.
US applications for jobless benefits fall to lowest level in 12 weeks
Read full article: US applications for jobless benefits fall to lowest level in 12 weeksThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits inched down to its lowest level in nearly three months last week as the U.S. labor market continues to flex its muscle in spite of elevated interest rates.
US applications for unemployment benefits fall again as job market continues to show strength
Read full article: US applications for unemployment benefits fall again as job market continues to show strengthThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week as the labor market continues to show resilience despite elevated interest rates.
US job openings fell slightly in November but remain high by historic standards
Read full article: US job openings fell slightly in November but remain high by historic standardsAmericaโs employers posted 8.8 million jobs openings in November, down slightly from October and fewest since March 2021.
Weekly US unemployment claims rise slightly but job market remains strong as inflation eases
Read full article: Weekly US unemployment claims rise slightly but job market remains strong as inflation easesThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but still remained at historically low levels despite high interest rates.
US applications for jobless benefits fall again as labor market continues to thrive
Read full article: US applications for jobless benefits fall again as labor market continues to thriveThe number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week as the labor market continues to thrive amid high interest rates and still-elevated inflation.
Wholesale inflation in US slowed further last month, signaling that price pressures continue to ease
Read full article: Wholesale inflation in US slowed further last month, signaling that price pressures continue to easeWholesale inflation in the United States was unchanged in November, suggesting that price increases in the economyโs pipeline are continuing to gradually ease.
Filings for jobless claims tick up modestly, continuing claims fall
Read full article: Filings for jobless claims tick up modestly, continuing claims fallU.S. applications for jobless benefits ticked up last week, but the overall number of people in the U.S. collecting unemployment benefits fell after hitting its highest level in two years last week.
US job openings fall to lowest level since March 2021 as labor market cools
Read full article: US job openings fall to lowest level since March 2021 as labor market coolsU.S. employers posted 8.7 million job openings in October, the fewest since March 2021, in a sign that hiring is cooling in the face of higher interest rates yet remains at a still-healthy pace.
Applications for jobless benefits up modestly, but continuing claims reach highest level in 2 years
Read full article: Applications for jobless benefits up modestly, but continuing claims reach highest level in 2 yearsSlightly more Americans filed for jobless claims last week, but the overall number of people in the U.S. collecting unemployment benefits rose to its highest level in two years.
U.S. unemployment claims drop by 24,000 to 209,000, another sign of labor market resiliency
Read full article: U.S. unemployment claims drop by 24,000 to 209,000, another sign of labor market resiliencyThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, a sign that U.S. job market remains resilient despite higher interest rates.
Jacksonville residents say they are โgetting less but spending more.โ Many hope inflation slowdown will change that
Read full article: Jacksonville residents say they are โgetting less but spending more.โ Many hope inflation slowdown will change thatWith inflation in the United States slowing down in October, many think this could be a sign that the Federal Reserveโs interest rate hikes are continuing to cool the price spikes that have frustrated consumers for the past two years.
What's pushing inflation down? More goods, workers and housing
Read full article: What's pushing inflation down? More goods, workers and housingLong past its painful peak, inflation in the United States may be heading steadily back toward its pre-pandemic levels, without the need for further interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
US applications for jobless benefits inch down, remain at historically healthy levels
Read full article: US applications for jobless benefits inch down, remain at historically healthy levelsSlightly fewer Americans applied for jobless claims last week, further indicating that the labor market remains strong in an era of high interest rates.
U.S. job openings rise slightly to 9.6 million, sign of continued strength in the job market
Read full article: U.S. job openings rise slightly to 9.6 million, sign of continued strength in the job marketEmployers posted 9.6 million job openings in September, up from 9.5 million in August and a sign that the U.S. job market remains strong in the face of higher interest rates.
Weekly applications for US jobless benefits tick up slightly
Read full article: Weekly applications for US jobless benefits tick up slightlyThe number of Americans applying for jobless benefits rose last week but remains historically low as the labor market continues to show strength amid high interest rates and inflation.
US jobless claims remain at historically low 209,000, a sign of continuing labor market strength
Read full article: US jobless claims remain at historically low 209,000, a sign of continuing labor market strengthThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, remaining at historically low levels in another sign that the U.S. job market remains strong in the face of higher interest rates.
US inflation eased slightly last month as price increases extend slow descent
Read full article: US inflation eased slightly last month as price increases extend slow descentMeasures of U.S. inflation barely declined in September, evidence that consumer price increases are grinding lower at a gradual pace.