The U.S. economy had 7.2 million job openings in August, the same as in July, suggesting the economy remains in low-hiring, low-firing mode. While employers have avoided mass layoffs, it's become ...

September's private-sector hiring showed its sharpest decline in more than two years, according to closely watched data. Private employers cut 32,000 jobs in September, according to the ADP National ...

The American job market is sending mixed signals: official data still shows relatively low unemployment and steady paychecks, yet workers describe their prospects as bleak and employers are quietly ...

September jobs data showed a stronger-than-expected month of gains, but economists say there are still signs of weakness. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, and job growth was flat or negative in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A 'Now Hiring' sign is posted outside of a business on Oct. 3, 2025 in Miami. Tech hiring trends cooled in November according to a ...

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 ...

Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter. He's written hundreds of articles breaking down complex financial topics in plain language, emphasizing the impact that economic ...