Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest Level in 5 Years
The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell last week, nearing its lowest level in five years in a sign of resilience for the U.S. labor market.
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Jobs Report Sparks Big Rally; Walmart Holds Its Own Rally
Walmart gave itself a vote of confidence, and the monthly jobs report kicked off a Friday rally on Wall Street. The Dow gained 207 points, its second-biggest advance of 2013.
Jobless Rate Rises To 7.6% as Economy Adds 175,000 Jobs
Employers stepped up hiring in May, a sign the economy continues to grow modestly, despite the federal government's automatic budget cuts.
Private Employers Add Just 135,000 Jobs in May
A survey by payroll-provider ADP shows U.S. businesses added jobs at a sluggish pace in May, an indication that hiring may be cooling off.
European Unemployment Drags on World Markets
World stock markets slumped Friday after a report showed unemployment hitting an all-time high across the 17 European Union countries that use the euro.
U.S. First-Quarter GDP Revised Slightly Lower
A drop in government spending dragged more on the U.S. economy than initially thought in the first quarter, a sign of increasing pain from Washington's austerity drive.
Obama: Congress Needs to Focus on Job Creation
Obama pushes Washington lawmakers to focus on job creation during a trip to Baltimore to visit a manufacturer of pumping and digging equipment.
Obama Shifts Focus to Jobs
President Barack Obama leaves behind scandal-focused Washington to focus on the country's slowly improving jobs picture.
Obama Presses Middle-Class Jobs Agenda in Texas
President Obama resurrected his jobs proposals Thursday, advancing modest initiatives as he pushed for action on more ambitious efforts that face resistance from Republicans.
Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest Level in Nearly 5½ Years
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to its lowest level in nearly 5½ years last week, despite federal budget cuts.
Obama Renews Focus on Jobs, Economy with Texas Trip
President Barack Obama travels to Texas to put his focus back on job creation and economic growth after intensive attention to gun control legislation and immigration reform.
Bangladesh Factory Fire Kills 8 as Collapse Toll Tops 900
Eight people were killed when a fire swept through a clothing factory in Bangladesh, as the death toll from the collapse of another factory two weeks ago climbed above 900.
Service-Sector Job Growth in April Slowest in 9 Months
The pace of growth in the vast U.S. services sector slowed in April to its weakest pace in nine months, an industry report shows.
Hiring Up, Jobless Rate Falls To 7.5%
U.S. employers added 165,000 jobs in April, and hiring was much stronger in the previous two months than first thought.
'My Company's Doing Great! But I Think I'm Going to Lose My Job.'
Nearly 1-in-5 employees are worried that they'll be laid off in the next six months, despite their confidence that their company's outlook will improve during the same period.
U.S. Workers More Productive in 1Q -- But Just Barely
U.S. worker productivity barely grew from January through March after shrinking in the final three months of 2012.
Jobless Claims Plummet to 5-Year Low
The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell sharply last week to its lowest level since the early days of the 2007-09 recession.
Employers Add Far Fewer Jobs in April than Forecast
Private employers added 119,000 jobs in April, well below economists' expectations in the latest piece of data to suggest the economy is encountering a soft patch.
Consumer Confidence Jumps on Better Outlook for Hiring, Pay
U.S. consumer confidence rebounded in April as Americans felt better about the outlook for the economy and their income prospects, the Conference Board says.
Consumer Sentiment Wanes in April on Job, Money Woes
U.S. consumer sentiment eased in April as Americans remained concerned about their employment and financial prospects, a survey released Friday showed.
Jobless Claims Fall, Labor Market Recovery Advances
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, offering reassurance that the bottom isn't falling out of the labor market.
Survey: Budget Cuts Not Hurting U.S. Businesses
Washington's budget tightening is having a minimal effect on businesses, a survey of business economists released Monday shows.
Report Shows Americans Are Gloomy About the Economy
U.S. consumer sentiment tumbled to a nine-month low in April, with Americans especially gloomy about the long-term health of the economy, a survey released on Friday showed.
Postal Service to Keep Saturday Mail Delivery
The U.S. Postal Service says it will delay plans to cut Saturday mail delivery because Congress isn't allowing the change.
Employers Eager for New Foreign Worker Program to Fill Jobs
As desperate as unemployed Americans are to find work, there are still some jobs that many would never consider applying for because they are seen as unappealing.
Employers Added 88,000 Jobs in March, Far Fewer Than Expected
American employers hired at the slowest pace in nine months in March, a sign that Washington's austerity drive could be stealing momentum from the economy.
Why You May Be Feeling Left Behind in the Economic Recovery
Many of the U.S. economy's vital signs have recovered from the damage done by the Great Recession, but some measures have a way yet to go.
Weekly Claims for Jobless Benefits Jump to a 4-Month High
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose to its highest level in four months, suggesting the labor market recovery lost some steam in March.
U.S. Employers Create Fewer Jobs Than Expected in March
U.S. private employers added 158,000 jobs in March, falling short of analyst expectations, a report by ADP showed Wednesday.
22 States Report Employment Gains in February
Unemployment rates fell in 22 U.S. states in February from January, a sign that hiring gains are benefiting many parts of the country.