America In Focus: consumers still gloomy about economy; US hiring falls in June
U.S. employers added only 57,000 jobs in June while consumer confidence remains below historical norms, reflecting business caution amid inflation concerns.
Hundreds of economists say ‘we must act now’ on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks
Over 200 economists and AI researchers signed an open letter warning that artificial intelligence could cause unprecedented economic transformation and large-scale job displacement within the next decade.
US adds 175,000 April jobs as hiring slows and unemployment stays steady
The US added 175,000 jobs in April as hiring slowed and the unemployment rate rose to 3.9%, though wage growth also decelerated from the prior month.
US job market grows amid threats of mass federal layoffs and Trump tariffs
The US added 151,000 jobs in February as the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, though federal layoffs and tariff uncertainty cloud the economic outlook.
US lost 105,000 jobs in October and added 64,000 in November, according to delayed data
The US labor market added 64,000 jobs in November, exceeding economist expectations, though the unemployment rate climbed to 4.6%, a four-year high, amid concerns about economic strength.
US adds 272,000 jobs as labor market holds unexpectedly strong
The US added 272,000 jobs in May, significantly exceeding economist expectations, though the unemployment rate rose to 4% for the first time since January 2022.