Democrats Blame Trump For Jobs Report as Republicans Play Defense
The weaker-than-expected numbers quickly became a source of tension between the two parties ahead of the midterm elections.
What to know about the jobs report.
Employers shed 92,000 jobs in February and the unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent.
Weak Jobs Data Underscores Fed’s Dilemma as War Stokes Inflation Risk
The Federal Reserve is still widely expected to hold interest rates steady when its officials next meet on March 17-18.
Trump Aides Remain Bullish Despite Rising Unemployment and Gas Prices
The president’s economic advisers insist that any signs of strains are temporary, as they look to sell the president’s agenda entering the midterms.
Weak Jobs Data Underscores Fed’s Dilemma as War Stokes Inflation Risk
The Federal Reserve is still widely expected to hold interest rates steady when its officials next meet on March 17-18.
Big Revisions Are a Reason to Question the Jobs Numbers, Not to Dismiss Them
Economists say estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other agencies are reliable, but they worry the quality of data is eroding.
Health Care Has Become the Lifeblood of the Labor Market
An aging population is drawing workers to medical and social care, creating reliable jobs and revealing weakness for the rest of the economy.
What to know about the jobs report.
Employment data for February will be released by the Labor Department on Friday.
Young and Looking for Work? We Want to Hear from You.
Unemployment is higher among younger people than other groups, and some companies are cutting back on entry-level hiring. Tell us how you are navigating the start of your career.
How War in the Persian Gulf Could Spill Into the U.S. Economy
Rising energy prices, snarled supply chains and higher government debt could all hurt American consumers.
Top Aide to Labor Secretary Placed on Leave
Several of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s employees are under investigation for official misconduct under her leadership.
Several of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s employees are under investigation for official misconduct under her leadership.
Several of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s employees are under investigation for official misconduct under her leadership.
Bessent Says Global Tariffs Will Rise to 15% This Week
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted that overall tariff rates, which fell after a Supreme Court ruling last month, would be back to previous levels within five months.
Tariffs Confound Small Businesses Again
Chocolate makers and fig-paste importers are facing a tangle of unknowns, including whether to seek refunds for tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court.
The Unexpected Winners From Trump’s New Global Tariff
The president’s flat 10 percent tariff is most beneficial to nations that previously faced the highest rates. But it’s not clear how much that will prompt a new surge in imports.