The nation could already be in recession by one definition if report Thursday shows GDP fell for second straight quarter.
Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
Why hasn’t U.S. recovered all the jobs lost during COVID-19? Because local governments can’t attract workers.
Private sector has regained all 22M jobs lost in COVID and then some. Government is well short, mainly because it’s struggling to hire, retain workers
Hiring is robust. Unemployment is unchanged. But does June jobs report ease recession fears?
The economy added better-than-expected 372,000 jobs in June amid high inflation and a slowing economy. Unemployment was unchanged at 3.6%.
What slowdown? Job seekers juggle multiple offers, snag higher pay
Many job seekers are weighing multiple offers in a labor market that is still scorching despite signs of an economic slowdown.
College grads are snaring high-paying jobs. How the labor shortage made way for better benefits.
College graduates get better jobs at higher pay, along with flexible hours, remote work and student debt repayment as employers face worker shortages.
Federal Reserve increases key interest rate by 0.75% in biggest hike since 1994. What’s that mean for economy and you?
The Fed hiked its key interest rate by the most since 1994 to fight inflation. It forecast more big increases that will impact rates for consumers.
Another record month for inflation: New level driven by gas, grocery prices and high rent
Inflation hits new 40-year high in May as gas, food, rent prices jump, CPI report shows.
Did inflation ease more in May? Food and gas prices probably surged but other increases are slowing.
Inflation likely stayed near a 40-year high in May after easing the prior month. Price increases are set to slow. CPI report may show how quickly.
Hiring stays strong. Unemployment is flat. But is a slowdown coming? Here’s what May’s job report shows.
The economy added 390,000 jobs in May amid high inflation and worker shortages, according to data released June 3. Unemployment is unchanged at 3.6%.
Hiring boom could slow, starting with May jobs report. But that may be a good thing.
Job growth could slow after a streak of booming gains, starting with the May jobs report, due out June 3. Economists expect gains of 325,000.