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By Christopher S. Rugaber |
May 17, 2012
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, suggesting modest but steady gains in the job market.
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By Christopher S. Rugaber |
May 16, 2012
Maybe the U.S. economy's strength this winter wasn't just weather-related after all.
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By Christopher S. Rugaber |
May 4, 2012
U.S. employers pulled back on hiring in April for the second straight month, evidence of an economy still growing only sluggishly. The unemployment rate dipped, but only because more people gave up looking for work.
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By Christopher S. Rugaber |
May 3, 2012
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week by the most in more than three months. The figure was a hopeful sign one day before the government releases the April jobs report.
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By Christopher S. Rugaber, Paul Wiseman |
April 27, 2012
The U.S. economy grew more slowly in the first three months of this year. Governments spent less, and businesses cut back on investment. But consumers spent at the fastest pace in more than a year.
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By Christopher S. Rugaber |
April 20, 2012
Fewer U.S. states reported job gains last month, reflecting a slower pace of hiring nationwide.
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By Christopher S. Rugaber |
April 19, 2012
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits suggests hiring is slowing.
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By Christopher S. Rugaber |
April 16, 2012
A healthier job market and warmer weather encouraged more Americans to shop in March.
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By Christopher S. Rugaber |
April 12, 2012
More people sought unemployment benefits last week, pushing the number of applicants to the highest level in two months.
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By Christopher S. Rugaber |
April 11, 2012
A Federal Reserve survey of business conditions across the United States suggests last month's pullback in hiring may prove to be temporary.
