Jobs

U.S. payroll growth totals 151,000 in February, less than expected

Posted by March 7, 2025

Job growth was weaker than expected in February though still stable despite President Donald Trump's efforts to slash the federal workforce.Nonfarm payrolls inc

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US economy live: Wall St stocks reverse jobs data disappointment…

Posted by March 7, 2025

US stocks dropped sharply on Friday and were on course for the worst week since 2022 after a disappointing jobs report reinforced concerns that Donald Trump’s

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I lost my job at USAid. It’s devastating – but…

Posted by March 7, 2025

When we rang in the New Year, I wasn’t remotely expecting politics to collide with my career, my family and me. In a matter of weeks, I had lost my job, my fa

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Friday’s jobs report could highlight cracks in Trump’s labor market…

Posted by March 7, 2025

Wall Street’s miserable March improved Friday after investors spent th

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Who are the US federal workers at risk of losing…

Posted by March 7, 2025

Tens of thousands of US federal employees could lose their jobs after the Trump administration moves to reduce the size of the federal workforce dramatically.Wi

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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures edge up…

Posted by March 7, 2025

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) shares jumped almost 7% before the bell on news the drugstore giant is preparing to exit the public markets. The company has sea

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North American Morning Briefing : Stock Futures Edge Up Ahead…

Posted by March 7, 2025

OPENING CALL Stock futures edged higher and bond yields drifted lower on Friday as investors tried to make sense of yet another tariff U-turn by President

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Trump and Musk’s Attack on American Prosperity Has a Name

Posted by March 7, 2025

Access is important. Slate is offering 6 months of Slate Plus to current and recently laid-off federal government employees. If you, or someone you

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The US economy added 151,000 jobs in February in first…

Posted by March 7, 2025

CNN  —  Employment growth rebounded in February as the US economy added 151,000 jobs, ac

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World shares slip as investors cope with uncertainty over tariffs,…

Posted by March 7, 2025

BANGKOK (AP) — World shares were mostly lower on Friday, with Tokyo’s benchmark closing down more than 2% after a s

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US employers add a solid 151,000 jobs last month though…

Posted by March 7, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added solid 151,000 jobs last month, but the outlook is cloudy as President Donald t

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S&P 500 closes higher in volatile trading Friday, but index…

Posted by March 6, 2025

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange at the opening bell on March 7, 2025.Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesThe S&P 500 re

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