The Fed is likely to deliver limited rate cuts in 2026 unless the labor market weakens, BlackRock's Amanda Lynam and ...

December's jobs report showed unexpected strength, with nonfarm payrolls growing by 256,000 and the unemployment rate dropping to 4.1%. Leading indicators like JOLTS and weekly jobless claims hinted ...

The participation rate and unemployment rate are both used to gauge the health of the job market but in completely different ways.

Hiring cooled this fall, according to delayed figures released by the Labor Department Tuesday. Employers added 64,000 jobs in November as the unemployment rate rose to 4.6%.

The unemployment rate likely increased to 4.4% in September. The labor market is significantly weakening, although it's not collapsing yet, based on alternative data. The Fed is likely to ignore the ...

The Federal Reserve’s not yet ready to cut interest rates, as Chair Jay Powell made clear Wednesday. But the central bank is getting more data that could support rate cuts later this year. The latest: ...

Labor over inflation has been my mantra since late 2022. Today, the BLS jobs report showed that the labor market is getting softer, but it’s not breaking. This gives us a glimpse of what may happen ...

The labor market is showing signs of softness but is not breaking down yet, which has kept mortgage rates higher for longer. Since 2022, my guiding principle has been that the labor market is more ...

Discover what labor costs encompass, their categories—direct and indirect—and why they matter in pricing strategies to maintain profitability.

The construction industry is known for its complex and fluctuating costs. To effectively budget for a construction project, it’s essential to consider all the different labor costs. Here are some ...