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2026-10-02 13:40:02

US Job Growth Stalls With Only 29,000 Added

U.S. employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, a sharp decline from August, the Labor Department reported Friday. The weak jobs data comes as long-term interest rates continue climbing, raising concerns about economic momentum. read more

2026-10-02 12:30:33

September Jobs Report Looms as Interest Rates Climb

The Labor Department releases its September jobs report Friday, offering a snapshot of U.S. job market strength. The data arrives as long-term interest rates climb, drawing close attention from economists and investors. read more

2026-10-02 11:30:39

High Bond Yields and Cooling Jobs Market Signal Economic Crossroads

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi about high bond yields and the September jobs report, examining what these economic indicators reveal about the broader financial outlook. read more

2026-09-06 19:20:04

U.S. Jobs Surge Fuels Fed Rate Hike Expectations

U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August, surpassing expectations. This stronger labor market may give the Federal Reserve more leeway to raise interest rates later this month to combat persistent inflation. read more

2026-09-06 18:40:06

US Jobs Surge 162K, Unemployment Holds Steady

US employers added 162,000 jobs in August, far exceeding forecasts, while unemployment held at 4.1%. A "no-hire, no-fire" labor market reflects worker stability, but hiring remains sluggish amid tight supply. read more

2026-08-09 14:10:03

Economist Warns Against Panic Over Jobs Report

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks economist Jed Kolko about Friday's weaker-than-expected jobs report and inflation data, exploring whether the latest figures signal economic concern or manageable adjustment. Kolko provides expert analysis on the implications. read more

2026-08-07 15:40:03

U.S. Economy Loses 23,000 Jobs, Defying Forecasts

U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, surprising forecasters who predicted modest gains after lackluster June hiring. The Labor Department's Friday report signals potential labor market weakness amid ongoing economic uncertainty. read more

2026-08-07 10:00:39

July Jobs Report Expected to Show Modest Rebound

Labor Department releases July jobs report Friday, expected to show modest hiring pickup after June's lackluster numbers. Forecasters anticipate improvement, offering key insight into U.S. labor market conditions. read more

2026-07-02 21:40:07

June Jobs Report Shows Sharp Hiring Slowdown

U.S. employers added only 57,000 jobs in June, far below expectations. The unemployment rate fell, but largely because many people stopped seeking work, signaling underlying weakness in the labor market. read more

2026-07-02 11:20:07

June jobs report to test hiring surge momentum

The Labor Department releases its June jobs report Thursday, revealing if recent hiring gains continued. The report covers employment and unemployment trends, providing key economic insight. read more

2026-03-06 14:50:07

The US lost 92,000 jobs in February 2026, raising unemployment to 4.4%. This downturn preceded economic upheaval from the US-Israel conflict with Iran, contrasting sharply with January's gain of 130,000 jobs. read more

2026-02-10 22:30:09

Trump Spins Weak Jobs Data as Deportation Success

Trump adviser Peter Navarro spins expected low job numbers as positive, claiming deportations of "millions" of illegal immigrants are reducing job market demand. He argues this justifies weaker monthly figures, though data contradicts his deportation claims. read more

2025-02-07 15:00:12

US Unemployment Drops to 4% in January Jobs Report

Donald Trump's second presidency starts with a solid but lower-than-expected job growth in January 2025. Unemployment drops to 4%, wages rise, but concerns loom over future job creation due to Trump’s policies, including trade wars and hiring freezes. read more

2024-11-01 14:20:05

Economic Slowdown Ahead of Election Sparks Criticism and Hope

The final US jobs report before the 2024 election shows lackluster numbers with only 12,000 jobs added, attributed to hurricanes and strikes. President Biden expects job growth to rebound, while former President Trump's campaign criticizes the current administration. read more

2024-09-06 21:50:04

"Job Numbers Open Door for Harris: Potential Rate Cut Boost"

The recent US job report, showing mediocre growth, might prompt the Federal Reserve to consider cutting interest rates. This potential move could benefit Vice President Kamala Harris by providing economic stimulus before the election. read more