The unemployment rate for people without a high school diploma fell lowest on record.
Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
Economy added 678,000 jobs in February as omicron faded, dining, travel picked up, unemployment fell to 3.8%
Employers added 678,000 jobs in February as omicron faded and dining and travel picked up. Unemployment fell to 3.8%.
Will there be a recession in 2022? The odds are rising amid soaring inflation, high energy prices
The chances of a recession in 2022 are rising amid high energy prices, soaring inflation, Russia-Ukraine war and looming Fed rate hikes.
Remote work kept Americans on the move in 2021. Here’s where they’re living now.
Americans are thinking smaller when they move. A growing share move to less populated metro areas or small rural towns further out from urban cores.
Powell says Fed is poised to hike interest rates to fight inflation despite Ukraine war, market sell-off
Powell tells Congress Fed is poised to raise rates to curtail inflation despite Ukraine war, falling stock market. A quarter point bump appears likely.
What’s next for interest rates? Fed chair may offer clues on inflation curbs as Ukraine war escalates
Fed Chair Powell will testify Wednesday and may offer views on how much the central bank will raise rates this month and the impact of Russia’s war.
Could sanctions against Russia boomerang back on Americans?
Beyond gasoline prices – which mostly have been stoked by fear – the impact of sanctions in the U.S. is expected to be limited.
Russia’s attack on Ukraine will lead to a bigger impact on US economy as it pushes gas prices, inflation higher, dents confidence
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine will mean a more severe impact than believed on the U.S. economy.
Applying for a job now takes minutes as bosses use software to automate hiring, cut interviews
With the labor shortage and Great Resignation, some companies have automated the hiring process. You may be able to get a job without an interview.
Economy added 467,000 jobs in January despite omicron surge, unemployment rose to 4%
Economy added booming 467,000 jobs in January despite omicron surge and unemployment rose to 4%.