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Nation Sep 30

Why so many mothers with young children are leaving the workforce

By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes, Daria Nastasia

Economy Sep 09

The United States Department of Labor is seen in Washington, D.C., U.S.
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

Economy Jul 03

FILE PHOTO: Job openings advertised at businesses in Cambridge, Massachusetts
U.S. employers added 147,000 jobs last month despite uncertainty over economic policy

The unemployment rate ticked down 4.1% from 4.2% in May, the Labor Department said Thursday.

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Health Feb 06

South Korea, the lowest sleep hours among OECD countries, hosts a sleep competition in Seoul
Power nappers explain the benefits of sleeping on the job

People who make a habit of sleeping on the job comprise a secret society of sorts within the U.S. labor force.

By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press

Nation Jan 10

October Job Data Shows Economic Growth, Boosted By Restaurant Staffing Ramping Up
U.S. added 256,000 jobs in December as unemployment rate dipped

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.

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

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.

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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.

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Aug 02

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Economist says Federal Reserve too slow to cut interest rates and weakening the economy

By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant

The U.S. labor market slowed down in July and looked weaker than expected, creating 114,000 new jobs. The unemployment rate also ticked up to 4.3 percent. It's raising questions about whether the Federal Reserve has waited too long to cut…

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Jul 16

5 killed in Bangladesh and dozens injured after violent clashes over government jobs quota plan

By Julhas Alam, Associated Press

Protesters have been demanding an end to a quota reserved for family members of veterans who fought in Bangladesh's war of independence in 1971, which allows them to take up 30% of governmental jobs.

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Jul 05

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Jobs report exceeds expectations but unemployment rise signals cooling labor market

By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris, Murrey Jacobson

The U.S. Economy added more jobs than expected last month, the 42nd consecutive month of job growth. But unemployment inched up to 4.1 percent and there were other signs of a cooling labor market. For a deeper look at what…

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