Economy Jun 02 U.S. job openings climbed to 7.6 million in April despite economic fallout from Iran war By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Economy May 11 Older Americans say it's a good time to find a job. Younger people aren't buying it The schism is likely to continue fueling generational divides in politics, where younger voters have focused on economic issues such as housing costs and have registered less faith in institutions. By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press
Science Apr 10 Watch 7:03 How worried should Americans be as AI threatens jobs? Americans are anxious about their jobs and whether artificial intelligence is coming for them. Some prominent voices call it catastrophic, others say it's hype. The data, so far, is somewhere in between and deeply contested. Geoff Bennett spoke with Josh… By Geoff Bennett, Murrey Jacobson
Nation Sep 30 Watch 7:31 Why so many mothers with young children are leaving the workforce A growing share of mothers with young children in America are leaving the workforce, erasing gains made after the COVID-19 pandemic when working remotely became more common. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports on the impact. By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes, Daria Nastasia
Economy Sep 09 Watch 6:28 Revised job numbers raise new concerns about economic slowdown The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the U.S. job market is much weaker than initially believed. More than 900,000 fewer jobs were added in 2024 and 2025 than previously reported. The BLS issues revisions every year, but this change is… By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris
Jul 03 U.S. employers added 147,000 jobs last month despite uncertainty over economic policy By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The unemployment rate ticked down 4.1% from 4.2% in May, the Labor Department said Thursday. Continue reading
Feb 06 Power nappers explain the benefits of sleeping on the job By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press People who make a habit of sleeping on the job comprise a secret society of sorts within the U.S. labor force. Continue reading
Jan 10 U.S. added 256,000 jobs in December as unemployment rate dipped By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press U.S. hiring picked up unexpectedly in December as employers added 256,000 jobs, another sign of the economy's resilience in the face of high interest rates. Continue reading
Sep 04 Labor report paints mixed picture, showing U.S. job openings fell in July while hiring rose By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Wednesday's figures indicate that fewer companies are seeking to add workers despite recent data showing that consumer spending is still growing. Continue reading
Aug 05 Why financial markets are falling and how we got here By Associated Press Worried about a slowing U.S. economy, investors sent the market in Japan to its worst day in decades and have sliced billions in market value off some of the world’s biggest technology companies. Continue reading