Why the July Jobs Report Signals Hope
By
Liz Wolgemuth
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Money - August 7, 2009
Labor Department data show the pace of job cuts is slowing more than economists expected.
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Unemployment, Home Sales Numbers Send Mixed Signals
By
Amanda Ruggeri
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Nation & World - May 28, 2009
Unemployment claims fell 13,000 last week.
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Unemployment Rate Climbs to 8.9 Percent
By
Amanda Ruggeri
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Nation & World - May 8, 2009
Employers slashed fewer jobs in April than they had in six months.
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ADP Employment Report Shows Job Losses Slowing
By
Amanda Ruggeri
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Nation & World - May 6, 2009
The Labor Department will release its unemployment numbers Friday.
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5 Jobs That May Be Your Best Shot at Finding Work
By
Liz Wolgemuth
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Money - April 23, 2009
At a time when there's no easy job, there are some jobs that are definitely easier than others.
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What the March Jobs Report Means For You
By
Liz Wolgemuth
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Money - April 3, 2009
This month's job losses met expectations, but employers are still relentlessly slashing payrolls.
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10 Things You Didn't Know About Hilda Solis
By
Danielle Burton
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Nation & World - February 13, 2009
Solis is President Barack Obama's pick to be secretary of labor.
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Labor Union Bosses’ Secret Slush Funds to Be Laid Bare
By
Sam Dealey
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Sam Dealey - October 7, 2008
Long-hidden accounts will finally be opened up to the public.
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Data Points: Unemployment
Opinion - October 7, 2008
The unemployment rate has increased 1.4 percent in the past 12 months.
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Job Losses: More of the Same in October
By
Liz Wolgemuth
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The Inside Job - October 3, 2008
Even bullish economists expect continued problems in the labor market.
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September Jobs Report: What You Need to Know
By
Liz Wolgemuth
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Money - October 3, 2008
U.S. payrolls continue to shed jobs. September losses were worst since March 2003.
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The Labor Market in Your State
By
Liz Wolgemuth
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The Inside Job - August 15, 2008
Michigan leads the U.S. with its 8.5 percent unemployment rate.
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July CPI Report: What You Need to Know
By
Kirk Shinkle
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Money - August 14, 2008
The inflation index rose to a 17-year high last month.
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The July Jobs Report: What It Means for You
By
Liz Wolgemuth
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Money - August 1, 2008
6 takes on what today's employment report means for the economic road ahead.
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Biz Buzz: Jobless Claims Dip, UBS Raises Capital, and Other Business News
By
Matthew Bandyk
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Money - May 22, 2008
Today's business headlines.
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Productivity Steps Up
By
Matthew Bandyk
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Money - May 7, 2008
A 2.2 percent first-quarter increase is a welcome surprise.
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The Feds' Fantasy Statistics
By
Bonnie Erbe
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Bonnie Erbe - April 16, 2008
Feds' economic figures aren't connected to reality.
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Wholesale Prices Rise Again
By
Matthew Bandyk
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Money - April 15, 2008
March sees huge increase.
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Behind the Bad News on Jobs
By
Kirk Shinkle
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Money - April 4, 2008
The economy loses 80,000 more positions in March.
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Jobless Claims Surge
By
Matthew Bandyk
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Money - April 3, 2008
New filings for unemployment benefits hit a two-year high.
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Inflation Takes a Month Off
By
Matthew Bandyk
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Money - March 14, 2008
The consumer price index shows steady prices in February.
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Ouch! Jobs Report Is a Worrisome Sign
By
James Pethokoukis
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Capital Commerce - March 7, 2008
But the low unemployment rate still leaves room for hope that a recession can be avoided.
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Worrisome Productivity Numbers
By
James Pethokoukis
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Capital Commerce - March 5, 2008
After huge gains from 1998 through 2004, this key economic indicator has downshifted.
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Compensating Overtime Employees
Money - February 19, 2008
Here's why one entrepreneur hired on an HR person to take care of overtime pay.
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A Bit of Sun: Trade Up, Jobless Claims Down
By
Matthew Bandyk
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Money - February 14, 2008
Healthy U.S. exports narrow deficit, and a resilient job market continues to give the economy a boost.
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