The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose modestly last week, a sign that employers still retaining workers despite economic uncertainty related to U.S. trade policy. Jobless claims for ...

Mortgage rates fell to their lowest levels since March because job growth has been surprisingly weak this summer.

Wall Street economists disagree on what’s behind a sharp slowdown in US job growth, highlighting a divide that is central to ...

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Regardless of what's thrown Wall Street's way, the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite always find a ...

But elsewhere, in Japan and Europe, indicators point in the opposite direction, with economies recovering slightly. Since the U.S. government must compete with other governments to borrow, central ...

The monthly jobs report is already closely-watched on Wall Street and in Washington but has taken on a new importance after President Donald Trump on Friday fired the official who oversees it. Trump ...

Alberta had the highest drop in employment in Canada last month, after leading the nation in job growth in June, according to ...

Trump's replacement of labor statistics head after bad report shouldn't hurt integrity of jobs numbers. But there may still ...

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins joins a slew of public officials who have fallen into disgrace over the past ...

It all comes down to the labor market, immigration and tariffs. What is really going on in terms of how many workers are ...