Job market surprisingly stable this year
Halfway through the year, the labor market is exhibiting a virtue that will remain elusive for much of 2025: stability. U.S. hiring isn’t exactly booming yet in 2026, but it’s generally improving. The job market has seen a steady if not…
The United States added 172,000 new jobs in May, significantly exceeding expectations
U.S. job growth rose sharply in May, beating market expectations, while the unemployment rate remained stable, government data showed on Friday, as the labor market in the world’s largest economy maintained its recent gains. U.S. job growth surged…
The number of unemployed people in the United States was 92,000 in February; the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains strong under pressure. The unemployment rate soared to 4.4%. The unemployment rate soared to 4.4%. (no splash) The Labor Department reported on…
U.S. layoffs in February, unemployment rate rises to 4.4%, labor market worries
U.S. employers unexpectedly laid off workers in February and the unemployment rate rose, raising questions about the health of the labor market. The United States unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%. After a…
U.S. payrolls surge in January; unemployment rate drops to 4.3%
The number of U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by the largest amount in more than a year in January, and the unemployment rate unexpectedly fell, indicating that the labor market will continue to stabilize in early 2026. In January 2026, the U.S. labor…