Jobs Report January 2015: US Economy Added 257,000 Jobs Last Month, Unemployment Rate Ticks Up To 5.7%
U.S. employers added 257,000 jobs in January, marking the longest stretch of job gains above the 200,000 level since 1994.
Job Growth Still Hasn't Translated Into Wage Gains
U.S. unemployment may be falling, but paychecks aren't growing. In 2014, the average hourly wage only rose from $24.17 to $24.57 an hour.
Russian Central Bank Makes Surprise Interest Rate Cut
The bank hiked its key rate by a total of 11.5 percentage points last year in response to panic on the currency market and soaring inflation.
Bank of England Dissenters Drop Call For Higher Rates: Minutes
British inflation last month unexpectedly tumbled to 0.5 percent, its lowest in more than 14 years and far below the BoE's 2 percent target.
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UN Warns Of Increase In Global Unemployment, Says Bringing It Down A 'Daunting Task'
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Dow Jones Industrial Average Drops On Mixed US Jobs News, Falling Oil Prices
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Despite Falling US Unemployment, Numbers Of Long-Term Unemployed And Those Who’ve Given Up On Work Remain High
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Jobs Report December 2014: US Economy Added 252,000 Jobs Last Month, Unemployment Rate Falls To 5.6%
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Sturdy US Employment Gains Eyed; Jobless Rate Seen At 5.7 Percent
The unemployment rate is forecast slipping one-tenth of a percentage point to 5.7 percent in December, which would be the lowest since June 2008.
Unemployment At Record Low In Germany, Record High In Italy
Chancellor Angela Merkel's government introduced Germany's first country-wide wage floor of 8.50 euros an hour on Jan. 1.
Japan December Final Manufacturing PMI Shows Sustained Growth
New export orders rose for a sixth straight month but at a slightly slower pace than in November.
US Unemployment Claims Drop Again
Data released Wednesday showed the fourth straight week of declines in claims.
GDP Grows, Dow Soars While US Workers Still Chase Household Income, Wage Growth And Real Recovery
When it comes to postrecession wages, most Americans "have essentially gone nowhere," says Josh Bivens, of the Economic Policy Institute.
Most US States Are Seeing Jobs Growth, But New Unemployment Numbers Don’t Tell The Whole Story
Department of Labor data released Friday paint a rosy picture of state labor markets, but they ignore important considerations.
US Dollar Index 2014: Three Reasons Why A Strong Dollar Could Hurt US Economy
The U.S. dollar hit a seven-year high against the Japanese yen on Monday. Why would a stronger dollar be bad for the U.S. economy?
US November Jobs Report Hides Hardships Of Temporary And Part-Time Workers
The U.S. economy may have added the most jobs in nearly three years last month, but many still struggle.
November Jobs Report: US Employment Rises By 321,000 Jobs
The gain is over the average 228,000 jobs added monthly since January, though the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.8 percent.
November Jobs Report Expected To Show Continued Hiring Growth Led By Holiday Delivery Services
November's jobs data are expected to show continued hiring, but a slowdown that could raise wages is around the corner, economists say.
December’s Holiday Auto Sales Expected To Ring In A Rebound Year For The Industry
The U.S. auto industry is now 1.1 million new-vehicle sales away from recovering to pre-recession levels. And 2015 could be even better.
Private Consumption Spike Helps Germany Avoid Recession In Third Quarter
On the downside, equipment investment tumbled by 2.3 percent, while gross capital and construction investment also fell.
German Business Morale Rebounds In November
The German economy has been hit by a slowdown in key euro zone trading partners.
Japan Exports Grow Strongly In October, Cutting Economic Gloom
Exports to Asia, which account for more than half of Japanese shipments, picked up to 10.5 percent in October from a year earlier.
BOJ Stands Pat Despite Grim GDP, Focus On Kuroda's View On Tax Delay
On Monday, data showed that the world's third-largest economy unexpectedly slipped into recession in the third quarter.
Another Global Financial Crisis? UK Prime Minister David Cameron Warns Of ‘Possible Third Recession’
The British prime minister sees a “dangerous backdrop of instability" that could lead to another global recession.
Global Stocks Fall, Oil Dips As Japan Slips Into Recession
Data on Friday showed euro zone economic output expanded more than expected in the third quarter but remained weak.
Germany Just Escapes Recession, France Beats Low Expectations
A strong rise in consumer spending and small boost from foreign trade prevented a worse result.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Hits New Record High Following Strong Wal-Mart Earnings
Investors shook off mixed data out of Asia and Europe Thursday to cheer on strong results from retail giant Wal-Mart.
UK Wages Rise More Than Expected, Unemployment Rate Stays Unchanged
The Bank of England is keeping a close eye on labor costs as it considers when to start raising interest rates.
A Closer Look At The Labor Force Participation Rate That Refuses To Rise
More than 92 million Americans aren't working or looking for work, the highest share of the population since 1978.
October Jobs Report: Job Growth Weaker Than Expected, But Still Strong, Economists Say
Unemployment dropped to 5.8 percent as more people looked for work and found it.
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