Employers added 143,000 jobs in January amid a slowdown in the labor market
The U.S. economy added fewer jobs in January than economists had forecast, although the jobless rate edged lower.
What to Watch in the Release
Economists are betting that 2025 kicked off with cooler levels of job growth. But overall stable labor conditions should keep ...
The Federal Reserve should resist pressure from Trump, experts say
President Trump has said he will "demand" lower interest rates, raising questions about his ability to influence the Federal ...
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Jobs report a mixed bag, but Fed likely to keep rates steady — asset managers
January's jobs report was a mixed bag of data that will probably lead the Federal Reserve to continue holding off on any more ...
Jobs report shows a hiring slowdown as companies are acting like ‘they’re in a recession’
The US economy kicked off 2025 by adding 143,000 jobs in January, fewer than expected; but the unemployment rate dipped to 4% ...
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains above 2%
The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged in its first policy meeting since President Trump's ...
Stock Futures Steady as Investors Wait on Jobs Data
U.S. stocks were little changed on Friday, as investors waited on a monthly jobs number that could help determine if the Federal Reserve has any scope to cut interest rates this year. The Bureau of ...
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid inflation uncertainty
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its January meeting following three consecutive rate cuts amid uncertainty ...
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged, defies Trump
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept interest rates unchanged, bypassing a trend of dropping cuts and bucking President ...
Unemployment applications rose to 219K last week; layoffs remain relatively low
More Americans filed unemployment claims last week, but the labor market remains healthy and layoffs relatively low ...