Economists say June’s modest job gains point to a stagnant, low-hire labor market where people are continuing to have a hard ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am an economist specializing in labor markets and policy. Employers added 206,000 payroll jobs in June, according to the new ...

The job market entered the summer with less momentum than looked to be the case just a month ago. Why it matters: Call it a ...

Employers added 142,000 jobs in August, continuing a labor market cooling trend that has stoked fears that interest rates have been high for too long. The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2 percent.

The country's job market is finally showing signs of cooling – but it may still be a tad too strong. That may sound strange. In a traditional economy, a strong labor market would usually be a good ...

Hiring and quitting slowed in November, while layoffs remain historically low, according to the U.S. Labor Department's monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. This means job security is ...

The conventional wisdom that high-paying jobs require office work and advanced degrees is being challenged by the current job market. Labor-intensive careers are proving to be increasingly lucrative, ...

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, July 2 (Reuters) - A weaker-than-expected jobs report could renew debate at the U.S. Federal ...

Want more stock market and economic analysis from Phil Rosen directly in your inbox? Subscribe to Opening Bell Daily’s newsletter. Everyone recognizes that the job market is losing momentum but it’s ...

The labor market showed signs of weakening, with 73,000 jobs added in July and gains for the previous two months revised significantly lower. Monthly change in jobs +73,000 jobs in July +300,000 ...

The laborer on every paving crew is an entry level position, designed as a stepping stone to move an employee up to other positions in the paving crew. But don't make the mistake of thinking that ...