Tag: job market
U.S. consumer confidence falls to lowest level since 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. consumer confidence declined sharply in January, hitting the lowest level since 2014 as Americans grow increasingly concerned about their financial...
U.S. unemployment claims remain at historically healthy level
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically healthy levels despite some signs that...
U.S. employers added surprisingly solid 119K jobs in September
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. employers added a surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, the government said, issuing a key economic report that had been...
In a tough job market for new workers, networking and adaptability...
NEW YORK (AP) – Growing up as the daughter of immigrants from Jamaica, Stacey Watson didn’t see herself in the characters of the books...
U.S. consumer confidence rebounds after five straight months of declines
WASHINGTON (AP) – Americans' views of the economy improved in May after five straight months of declines sent consumer confidence to the lowest level...
U.S. added surprising 228K jobs in March as economy shows resilience...
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. employers added a surprising 228,000 jobs last month, as the American labor market continues to show resilience as President Donald...
U.S. employers add solid 151K jobs in January, unemployment up to...
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. employers added solid 151,000 jobs last month, but the outlook is cloudy as President Donald Trump threatens a trade war,...
U.S. unemployment claims fall to 211K, lowest level since March
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans applying for unemployment checks dropped last week to the lowest level since March, suggesting that most workers...
U.S. News: Providence remains 117th-best place to live in nation
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s capital city ranks No. 117 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 Best Places to Live.
The report released Nov. 18...
Retail sales up solidly in October as Americans showed continued willingness...
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. retail sales rose last month at a healthy pace in the latest sign that consumer spending is driving the economy's...
