Mixed news on US jobs: Unemployment rate falls but hiring is slowing

The US economy is expected to have added 160,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate likely dropped to 4.2% from 4.3%. Read More

US economy's fate hangs on jobs report as Fed decides how deep cuts will go

Data on unemployment may influence how deep the Fed cuts interest rates as the US economy is at a tipping point. Read More

‘The sky is not falling’: US economy added 142,000 jobs in August

The US economy appears to be on a knife’s edge, and Friday’s jobs report will be the deciding factor as to the next direction. Read More

US economy added fewer jobs than expected, as unemployment rate falls to 4.2% – business live

Some 142,000 jobs were created across US in August, below forecasts, with downward revisions to June and July’s data too. Telegram to remove or disable services that have been misused 15:21 ... Read More

US job openings hit 3-1/2-year low as labor market eases

U.S. job openings dropped to a 3-1/2-year low in July, suggesting the labor market was losing steam, but the reduction on its own is probably not enough to warrant a half-percentage-point interest ... Read More

US economy added 142,000 jobs in August, missing expectations

The Labor Department reported that U.S. employers added 142,000 jobs in August, missing economists' expectations while the unemployment rate ticked down slightly to 4.2%. Read More

Global shares trade mostly lower as investors wait for key US jobs report

Asian shares are trading mixed as investors look ahead to a key report on U.S. employment set for release later in the week ... Read More

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 continue September swoon ahead of pivotal jobs report

Labor data is in focus as the prospect of rate cuts fails to offset growing doubts about the health of the economy. Read More