US hiring held firm in December capping weakest year of growth since pandemic
US employers added 50,000 jobs in December, capping the weakest year of job growth since the pandemic with 584,000 positions added throughout 2025.
US jobs market surpassed expectations in March but February losses were worse than first reported
U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs in March, exceeding forecasts, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.3% after February’s revised downward adjustment of 133,000 job losses.
US adds 227,000 jobs in November as Fed expected to cut interest rates again
The US added 227,000 jobs in November, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.2%. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates for the third time in 2024.
US economy shows steady job growth in January amid Biden-Trump transition
US employers added 143,000 jobs in January as the labor market maintained steady growth during the Biden-Trump transition, with unemployment holding at 4%.
Trump firing of labor statistics chief ‘undermines credibility’, ex-leaders say
Trump fired the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner over disputed employment data, prompting criticism from former agency leaders and economic groups who say the action undermines statistical credibility.
Merz unveils sweeping reform push for Germany: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz unveiled a 34-measure reform package including income tax cuts, pension system overhaul, and stricter sick leave rules to revive the country’s sluggish economy.