Is the economy headed for recession or a soft landing?
Are we in a recession? It seems like a straightforward question, but the data tells conflicting stories.
Unemployment
U.S. employers added 517,000 jobs last month. It's a surprisingly strong number
U.S. employers added 517,000 jobs in January, as the unemployment rate fell to 3.4% . The job market remains tight, despite signs of a slowing economy.
The U.S. job market is still healthy, but it's slowing down as recession fears mount
U.S. employers added 223,000 jobs in December, as the unemployment rate dipped to 3.5%. Despite some high-profile layoff announcements, the overall job market remains tight.
January is often a big month for layoffs. Here's what to do in a worst case scenario
From calling creditors to announcing your job loss on social media, a solid game plan can make a layoff sting a lot less.
Tunisians are voting in an election critics say could cement a return to autocracy
In Tunisia, 12 years after the revolution, citizens are still asking, "How do you expect me to make a living?"
The U.S. gained 263,000 jobs last month. It's good news for workers, but not the Fed
Hiring slowed slightly in November amid rising interest rates. But the U.S. job market remains unusually tight. Employers added 263,000 jobs in November while unemployment held steady at 3.7%.
U.S. hiring cooled slightly in October. That could help to ease inflation
Hiring slowed modestly in October, as employers added 261,000 jobs. That might take some of the upward pressure off inflation.
The Fed orders another jumbo interest rate hike. Many are wondering what's next
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by another 0.75 percentage points Wednesday, as part of its ongoing effort to fight inflation. The big question is, what happens next.
Millions of Ukrainians have escaped the war. Many still can't find enough work
Sixty percent of Ukrainians who fled their homes for other parts of the country have lost their jobs, as Russia's invasion has upended industries and destroyed businesses.
Stocks sink despite Friday's report that hiring cooled in September
A new jobs report showed a modest slowdown in hiring last month that was not enough to soothe Wall Street's worries about inflation and the Fed. The unemployment rate edged down to 3.5%