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US Employers Cut 92,000 Jobs in Surprise Decline

Unemployment rate rises to 4.4% as labor market remains under strain

US Employers Cut 92,000 Jobs in Surprise Decline

Unemployment rate rises to 4.4% as labor market remains strained

Fed's Daly: Weak Jobs Report Complicates Rates

San Francisco Fed President says February data adds uncertainty to central bank's interest-rate outlook

Trump's Job Market Shrinks as Oil Fears Mount

Combination of weakening labor market and higher energy prices poses risks for Republicans

US Employers Cut 92,000 Jobs as Unemployment Rate Rises

Surprise drop in hiring signals labor market strain amid economic headwinds

US Jobless Claims Hold at Historic Lows

Layoffs remain at historically low levels despite some high-profile job cuts

Report: Low-Wage Corporations Fuel Alabama's Affordability Crisis

Study finds major companies like Amazon and Walmart pay workers too little to afford basic necessities.

US Weekly Jobless Claims Unchanged, Layoffs Decline 55% in February

Labor market conditions remain stable despite some economic uncertainty

US Jobless Claims Unchanged at 213,000 as Layoffs Remain Low

Filings for unemployment benefits signal continued strength in the job market despite some high-profile layoffs.

Layoffs Plunge, But Iran Conflict Threatens U.S. Job Market

Experts warn the Middle East crisis could pressure employers to tighten hiring and firing amid uncertainty and rising costs.

US Private Payrolls Rise in February, Highest Since July

ADP data shows strong job gains, especially in education and health care

Trump Does the Impossible on Job Creation

Private sector job growth accelerates under Trump as federal jobs decline, wages rise, and hiring expands in construction and production industries.

Map Shows Stark Differences in State Unemployment Benefits

Weekly payouts and benefit duration vary widely across the U.S., leaving some jobless workers with far less financial support.

Gen-Z Feeling Economic Pressure Despite Strong Job Reports

New behavioral study shows young consumers prioritizing stability, savings, and selective experiences amid rising costs and job security concerns

Texas Cities Dominate New Work Ethic Rankings, Louisiana Lags Behind

Study shows Texas cities like Irving, Dallas, and Austin among the hardest working in the U.S., while New Orleans is Louisiana's only city to crack the Top 100

Immigrants Fuel U.S. Economy, Studies Show

Majority of immigrants arrested in recent ICE raids did not have violent criminal records, experts say.

AI Fears Fuel Treasury Market Rally

Investors flock to long-dated government debt amid concerns over AI's impact on jobs

US Jobless Claims Rise Modestly as Layoffs Remain Low

Unemployment filings increased by 4,000 last week, indicating a still-healthy job market

US Jobless Claims Rise Slightly as Layoffs Remain Low

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits increased by 4,000 last week, indicating a still-healthy job market.

Hundreds of Manufacturing Jobs Lost in Kansas Amid Nationwide Cuts

Layoffs at unnamed major company impact over 200 workers in the state