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Economy added robust 275,000 jobs in February, report shows. But a slowdown looms.

Unemployment rate remains low as Americans continue to struggle.The U.S. labor market continued its consistent growth in February as 275,000 jobs were added, the Bureau...

U.S. job growth totaled 275,000 in February but unemployment rate rose to 3.9%

Job creation topped expectations in February, but the unemployment rate moved higher and employment growth from the previous two months wasn't nearly as hot...

The US economy added 275,000 jobs last month, more than expected

US stocks were higher after key jobs data came in stronger than expected. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 48 points, or...

‘I am losing my mind’: Behind the rosy job numbers, Americans are struggling to find work

Companies are warier about hiring, workers compete for fewer spots and a large share of employees fear layoffs.UPS to layoff 12,000 employees after missing...

What will Fed chair say about interest rates? Key economy news you need to know this week.

Fed's Jerome Powell says neutral rate may be higherFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the neutral interest rate may be higher.Bloomberg, BloombergFor months, stock...

Immigration is ‘taking pressure off’ the job market and U.S. economy, expert says

Pixelprof | E+ | Getty ImagesThe share of immigrants in the U.S. labor force has steadily increased for more than a decade, and that...

Paramount Global lays off hundreds in latest round of media job cuts: Reports

Paramount Global is the latest media giant to cut hundreds of its staff Tuesday, according to CNN that first reported the news.The cuts come...

Understanding America’s Labor Shortage

We hear every day from our member companies—of every size and industry, across nearly every state—they’re facing unprecedented challenges trying...

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