November jobs report: US economy adds 227,000 jobs in November, unemployment rate rises to 4.2% as labor market rebounds

The US economy added more jobs than projected in November while the unemployment rate ticked higher, as the labor market rebounded from October data that was negatively impacted by severe weather and ... Read More

Will Jobs Be Plentiful In 2025?

In March 2022, more than two jobs were available for every unemployed worker, the most since the Department of Labor began keeping track of job openings in 2000. By September, there were only 1.09 ... Read More

New Census Report Explained Job Growth, But Labor Market Likely To Tighten

Businesses that hire workers learned why things have gotten better, but reversals likely ahead in 2025. 3 strategies can help business leaders in a tighter labor market. Read More

What Does the November Jobs Report Mean for the Federal Reserve?

She is the Economics Editor for news at Investopedia. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Friday's jobs report ... Federal Open Market Committee would move forward with another 25-basis point rate cut in ... Read More

Your Guide To Finding A New Job In 2025

As you prepare to embark on your job search in the new year, navigating the complexities of the current labor market requires a strategic approach. Read More

US adds 227,000 jobs in what analysts say is a healthy economy

Those workers returning to the job ... the latest labor report. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images) The economy added 227,000 jobs in November, making for a strong jobs report despite a slight ... Read More

U.S. job openings rose in October but hiring slowed, in a mixed picture for the labor market

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U.S. job growth bounces back in November, a reassuring sign that the labor market remains healthy

Job growth rebounded in November from the weather-related slowdown the previous month, fresh evidence that the labor market remains healthy. Read More

Here's why 2025 will be lukewarm for many job seekers

The U.S. economy is heading into 2025 in a relatively strong position. But it doesn't feel that way to some. Although the economy may be headed for a soft landing in 2025, for many job seekers ... Read More

Jobs report shows hiring surge as Fed weighs interest rate cut

The jobs report marks one of the last pieces of significant economic data before the Fed announces its next interest rate decision on Dec. 18. The Fed is expected to cut interest rates by a quarter of ... Read More

A strong jobs report this week will boost the 'American exceptionalism' trade that's pushed stocks to new highs, BofA says

That theme will continue to boost the stock market if the November jobs report this Friday comes in ... a sharp uptick from October's reading of just 12,000 new hires. Read next Follow us on: ... Read More