The 1970s oil-shock playbook needs an update: The inflation costs remain, but the employment risks appear far smaller than ...

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The U.S. labor market created few jobs in August and shrank earlier in the summer, a first since the pandemic, as the economy’s engine sputters under the weight of President Donald Trump’s policies.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am an economist specializing in labor markets and policy. The April 2025 jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is ...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that the labor market is showing more and more signs of stability. Powell said the stronger labor market allows the Fed to wait and see if higher crude oil ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. U.S. jobless claim applications fell to their lowest level in two months last week as layoffs remain low despite ...