Nation Sep 18 U.S. jobless aid applications fall after surging to nearly 4-year high U.S. filings for unemployment benefits for the week ending Sept. 13 fell by 33,000 to 231,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Economy Aug 26 August consumer confidence dips with jobs and tariffs driving most unease Americans’ view of the U.S. economy declined modestly in August as anxiety over a weakening job market grew for the eighth straight month.
Economy Aug 26 Wall Street steadies, global markets sink after Trump says he’s firing Federal Reserve governor Most markets overseas declined significantly after Trump's announcement that he was firing a Federal Reserve governor.
Economy Aug 07 U.S. applications for jobless benefits up modestly but remain at a healthy level The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims for the week ending Aug. 2 rose by 7,000 to 226,000, slightly more than the 219,000 new applications analysts forecast.
Economy Jul 24 U.S. unemployment claims remain at historical low after falling for 6th straight week The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims for the week ending July 19 fell by 4,000 to 217,000. That’s fewer than the 227,000 new applications analysts were expecting.
Nation Jul 24 Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern in merger talks to create coast-to-coast railroad There's widespread debate over whether such a merger would be approved by U.S. regulators, which have established a high bar for consolidation in the crucial industry.
Politics Jun 05 More Americans applied for jobless benefits last week, rising to highest level in eight months New applications for jobless benefits rose by 8,000 to 247,000 for the week ending May 31, the Labor Department said Thursday. That's the most since early October.
Economy May 29 More Americans file for unemployment help but layoffs remain low despite uncertainty over tariffs Jobless benefits applications rose by 14,000 to 240,000 for the week ending May 24, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Economy May 27 U.S. consumer confidence bounces back after five straight months of declines amid tariff anxiety Consumer confidence jumped 17.4 points to 72.8, but remained below 80, which can signal a recession ahead.
Politics May 22 WATCH: Chavez-DeRemer testifies on Labor Department budget in Senate Appropriations hearing Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is testifying at 10 a.m. EDT. Watch live here.