Job Growth Sluggish, But New Hires Are Rising—Here’s Why
At first glance, the U.S. labor market appears to be in a paradox. Job growth has slowed, yet new hires—the workers added to payrolls over the past three months—are on the rise.
U.S. Layoff Notices Surge in October: Early Warning Signs of Labor Market Stress
October saw a sharp increase in layoff notices across much of the United States, signaling potential stress in the labor market as companies adjust to shifting economic conditions.
AI Layoffs and Cost Cuts Surge: U.S. Firms Record Biggest October Job Cuts in Over 20 Years
U.S. companies announced 153,074 job cuts in October, marking the highest total for the month since 2003, according to data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc.
U.S. Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 4.2 Percent in August
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest unemployment figures in September, showing that the U.S. unemployment rate held steady at 4.2% in August, matching market forecasts. While the figure came in exactly as expected, it did inch higher than July’s 4.1%, hinting at early signs of labor market cooling.
Jobless Claims Tick Higher: Will the U.S. Dollar Lose Steam in Forex?
The U.S. labor market just flashed a yellow light. The latest Department of Labor report showed 237,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, an increase of 8,000 from the week before.
Reading the Jobs Report Like a Fed Insider: Lessons from Waller
Every month, the U.S. Jobs Report lands like a market earthquake. Payrolls rise or fall, unemployment ticks up or down, and wages either cool or heat up. For the average citizen, it’s a snapshot of the labor market. But for the Federal Reserve, it’s one of the most important signals guiding monetary policy.
Why Today’s U.S. Jobless Claims Data Could Shake the Dollar
The U.S. Department of Labor is releasing its weekly Jobless Claims report today, Thursday, August 28, 2025. This closely watched release measures how many Americans filed for unemployment benefits for the first time during the past week.