Faster U.S. growth, but less hiring in 2017
Business economists see GDP rising from this year’s rate while job creation slightly falls off 2016’s pace
Employment
Now for Wall Street's post-Trump hangover
Stocks partied with abandon after the surprise election results, but what investors see in the mirror now isn't so pretty
Weighing the stronger dollar's pros and cons
The greenback's latest rise, post-Trump, will likely be a boon for American consumers, but a serious pain for some others
Infrastructure, jobs and wages: It's not so simple
Economists like to tout the "multiplier effect" that amplifies the impact of government spending, but there's a wrinkle
Consumers hike their holiday spending -- and get more for it
Surveys and forecasts agree that this will be an active season for shoppers, who'll find plenty of tempting discounts
3 visions for Trump's economy
Equity investors so far see lots of upside, but economists aren't so sure -- with some forecasts downright dour
Jobless claims drop from a 3-month high
The latest week’s number fell back by 11,000 to 254,000, the 88th consecutive week below 300,000
Wage growth surges as economy notches solid job gains
Employers added 161,000 jobs in October, with hourly earnings growing at their fastest pace in seven years
Mexico stealing factory jobs? Blame this instead
Beyond the campaign trail rhetoric, here's how manufacturing in America has evolved
How the Fed might react to the jump in GDP
Will the better-than-expected growth rate mean a rate hike is more likely to happen this week than in December?
New jobless claims retreat in the latest report
A drop of 3,000 puts the weekly total at 258,000, close to the 43-year low hit in September
Want a big pay raise? Consider these 13 jobs
Americans have suffered from anemic wage growth in recent years, but these jobs are bucking the trend
How worrisome is the decline in labor mobility?
With fewer Americans moving to land a new job these days, it might mean the U.S. economy is losing some dynamism
Claims for unemployment benefits fall to 42-year low
And the less volatile four-week average fell to 249,250, its lowest level since November of 1973
Jobless claims keep on tumbling
The latest weekly reading slid to 249,000, its lowest mark since the spring and 83rd consecutive week below 300,000
Private sector hiring slumps in September
The monthly ADP employment report finds 154,000 new jobs, another instance of mixed signals for the U.S. economy
Meet the most "tattoo friendly" companies
Tattoos get a bad rap in some workplaces, but these ones won’t treat tattooed employees like ink-stained wretches
New jobless claims slide again, reach July low
The latest week saw 252,000 new applications for unemployment benefits, the 81st consecutive week below 300,000
Older workers and the search for "good" jobs
Defining "good" is the key, but whatever works for you is worth the effort to make the most of retirement
Small rise in jobless claims shows layoffs stay muted
At 260,000, the total has now stayed below the 300,000 threshold for 80 consecutive weeks
U.S. job openings jump to record high in mixed signal to Fed
Signal hiring could remain robust even after slowdown in August, muddying the employment view for central bankers
ADP: August hiring stays strong at 177,000
Higher-paying positions such as accountants and engineers led the way, while new construction jobs fell
Job satisfaction in your 20s, 30s may impact health later
"Most people spend almost half of their waking life at work and it’s important that you are able to find some joy," researcher says
Where women over 40 can break back into the workforce
Innovative internship programs give this often overlooked group a chance to regain their skills and confidence
Hiring was healthy in past year in many U.S. swing states
Gains in Colorado, Florida, Michigan and North Carolina a possible bar for Donald Trump, who has campaigned on economic distress
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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk killing confessed to father, officials say
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
Poland rejects Trump's suggestion Russian drone raid a possible mistake
Responding to President Trump, Poland's leader said, "we would also wish that the drone attack on Poland was a mistake. But it wasn't."
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Franklin Park; agent also injured
An ICE agent shot and killed a man in Franklin Park, Illinois Friday morning after authorities say he attempted to drive into agents as they tried to make an arrest.
Secret Service puts agent on leave who wrote negative post about Charlie Kirk
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is in custody. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Tariff-fueled price hikes have arrived — and hitting these items first
The Trump administration's tariffs are slowly rippling through the economy and starting to push up prices for some products, government data shows.
Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department says
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.
Supreme Court's upcoming term could be marked by disputes over Trump policies
Over 300 lawsuits challenging many of Trump's second-term plans have been winding through federal courts, and a handful may be poised for Supreme Court review.