

Economy Jan 04

More than 300,000 jobs were created in December, doubling what was expected and signaling that the U.S. economy remains stable despite the recent market volatility and political tensions. In addition, wage growth was the highest it’s been in a decade.
Economy Sep 26

Many economists worry, though, that Trump's combative trade policies could slow the economy.
By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press
Economy Jun 03

According to a new report from the Labor Department, U.S. hiring fell to a five year low in May, with just 38,000 new jobs. Even if those numbers are off, the last quarter shows a similarly disturbing trend: 115,000 jobs…
By PBS NewsHour
Economy Jun 24

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that the recession is easing, but that the U.S. economy likely will remain fragile and limit the threat of inflation.
By PBS NewsHour
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