Unemployment claims rise to 240,000, highest since August
Number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to a 3-month high amid rise in layoffs.
Employment
White House official reacts to jobs report
The U.S. Department of Labor is reporting employers added 261,000 jobs last month and unemployment rose 3.7%. Senior adviser to President Biden Mitch Landrieu joins the show to discuss the White House's reaction to the October jobs report.
Mortgage rates blow past 7% for first time in two decades
Average home loan costs haven't been this high since the U.S. economy was reeling from the Sept. 11 attacks.
Buttigieg calls employment numbers "strong as hell"
The Transportation Secretary addressed voters' concerns about rising inflation and government spending on "Face the Nation."
Unemployment rate falls to 50-year low of 3.5%
Employers added a solid 263,000 jobs in September and the unemployment rate dropped to 3.5%. The strong jobs numbers were bad news for investors who fear the Federal Reserve will continue to raise interest rates.
Employers add 263,000 jobs in September amid hiring slowdown
The labor market experienced the slowest job growth in 18 months, although the unemployment rate shrank to its lowest level in 50 years.
Tips for surviving a layoff
Outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas reports a rising number of U.S. companies are cutting jobs and freezing hiring. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo outlines tips for surviving a layoff if it happens to you.
You just got laid off. What should you do next?
If you're among the growing number of workers getting laid off, it's vital to know your rights — and what mistakes to avoid.
Layoffs rising as the U.S. economy slows
More Americans filed for jobless aid last week as layoffs jumped, showing the Fed's rate hikes are taking a toll.
U.S. job openings sink in August, suggesting hiring pullback
Sharp drop in job openings will be welcomed by Fed Reserve as it pushes to raise unemployment to cool inflation.
Biden announces tentative deal to avert rail strike
A tentative deal between rail companies and union leaders averted a catastrophic shutdown less than a day before workers were set to walk off the job. Nancy Cordes has the details of the marathon negotiations.
Mortgage rates hit 5.89% — highest level since housing crash
Borrowing costs for a conventional home loan have more than doubled over the last year.
Half of American workers are "quiet quitters," Gallup finds
Pandemic has frayed relationship between employees and bosses, leading to greater disengagement at work, survey suggests.
U.S. stocks end lower for 3rd straight week, despite jobs numbers
An early morning rally fueled by slower jobs report, faded by mid-afternoon, erasing all gains.
U.S. stocks slump as investors continue to fret over Fed plans
Markets have been roiled since Fed chair's speech Friday reaffirming central bank's aggressive plans to cool inflation.
Job openings rose in July after 3 months of declines
Rate of workers quitting fell, and layoffs stayed near record low — showing employers are urgently seeking workers.
Nursing home uses robot to help dementia patients
Staffing shortages at nursing homes has forced some facilities to think outside the box. A Minnesota nursing home is using a robot to help residents with memory problems and keep them active. Omar Villafranca shares more.
Stocks close lower, adding to Friday's steep losses
Markets lost more ground after Powell's speech last week confirming more hikes: "We must keep at it until the job is done."
Latest GDP figure eases concern about imminent U.S. recession
New government data shows economic growth shrank at a 0.6% annual rate in the second quarter — less than initially thought.
"Quiet quitting": A work revolution or the end of working hard?
A growing number of Americans say they're done going the extra mile for their employers. Some experts call that progress.
Fed saw evidence of a slowing economy at its last meeting
Despite sputtering U.S. economic growth, Federal Reserve hiked interest rates to ease "unacceptably high" inflation.
Jobless claims rise to new 8-month high
The number of Americans who signed up for unemployment benefits rose last week to 262,000 — the highest since November.
Stocks dip after strong jobs report offers mixed news for investors
New data on hot U.S. jobs market suggests Fed won't be reining in its aggressive rate hikes anytime soon.
Jobless claims at 8-month high as layoffs edge higher
Although the labor market is slowing, businesses around the U.S. still have millions of job openings. .
Job openings fall as the U.S. economy shrinks
American employers posted fewer job openings in June as the economy contends with raging inflation and rising interest rates.
Poll finds rising concern over shutdown impact on economy, Americans personally
President Trump and both parties are drawing negative ratings for their handling of the government shutdown.
Trump: China knows the consequences of military action in Taiwan
In an exclusive 60 Minutes interview with Norah O'Donnell, President Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping understands the consequences of taking military action against Taiwan.
U.S. carries out lethal strike against alleged drug carriers in Caribbean
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in a social media post, said the vessel was allegedly operated by a U.S.-designated terrorist organization but did not name which group was targeted.
British police rule out terrorism in train stabbing attack that injured 11
One individual remained in custody Sunday after two were arrested in connection with the stabbing attack. The other was released without charge, British police said.
Dodgers win World Series, defeat Blue Jays in Game 7 classic
The Dodgers become the first repeat champion since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees
Trump deportation program divides Americans along party lines, poll finds
A majority of Americans think Trump's policies are bringing migrant crossings at U.S-Mexico border down.
2 suspects sought in intentional explosion at Harvard Medical School building
Police say an explosion inside a building on the Harvard Medical School campus in Boston early Saturday morning appears to have been an intentional act.
How to watch President Trump's new interview with 60 Minutes tonight
President Trump will appear on a Sunday, Nov. 2, episode of 60 Minutes. Here's how and when to watch the interview.
Kenyan landslide kills at least 26; search efforts suspended amid floods
The death toll from a deadly landslide in western Kenya has risen to 26 after four more bodies were retrieved.