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Economy Adds 142,000 Jobs; Unemployment Steady At 5.1 Percent

The Department of Labor reported the September jobs numbers in its latest report. New jobs fell short of what most economists had forecast.

A man walks past a "now hiring" sign posted outside of a restaurant in Arlington, Va., on June 3.

The economy added 315,000 jobs, showcasing a labor market that is still strong

U.S. employers added 315,000 jobs in August, while the unemployment rate rose to 3.7% from 3.5% in July. A tight job market gives workers more bargaining power, but it may also fuel inflation.

Slow Growth For U.S. Economy, But Fed Plans Are Full Speed Ahead

The economy slowed sharply in the first quarter, but Federal Reserve policymakers voted unanimously to continue winding down their stimulus program.

Fishkind Commentary: It’s Still A Long Climb To A Pre-Recession Economy

The improving jobless numbers released last week are the latest in a string of reports that seem to show the US economy on the mend.But economic analyst…

Fishkind: Fiscal Agreement Signals Stronger Year Ahead for Florida’s Economy

It’s the first day of the new year and it appears that Congress and the White House have finally reached, at least a temporary, agreement on taxes and…

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, health care workers are having to cope with added mental and emotional tolls.

Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: Economy, Health Care Workers And Mental Health

On this broadcast of The National Conversation, a philosopher tackles your questions about the pandemic's effect on ethical frameworks. We also answer questions about the economy and mental health.

FILE - A "Help Wanted" sign is displayed in Deerfield, Ill., Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. The year looks to be a much better one for the U.S. economy than business economists were forecasting just a few months earlier, according to a survey released Monday, Feb. 26, 2024.

What recession? Professional forecasters raise expectations for the U.S. economy in 2024

This year looks to be a much better one for the U.S. economy than business economists were forecasting just a few months ago, according to a survey released Monday.The economy looks set to grow 2.2% this year after adjusting for inflation, according to the National Association for Business Economics. That’s up from the 1.3% that economists from universities, businesses and investment firms predicted in the association’s prior survey, which was conducted in November.

U.S. Economy Adds 148,000 Jobs In December, Unemployment Steady

The U.S. economy added 148,000 jobs in the last month of 2017, closing out a strong year of job growth.

A sign noting a retail space is available for lease is shown in San Francisco on Dec. 7, 2020. A resurgence in the pandemic likely dealt a major blow to the U.S. economy in the fourth quarter.

Down But Not Out: Pandemic Likely Dealt Blow To Economy, But There's Room For Hope

The U.S. economy is likely to have slowed in the last three months of the year, ending 2020 smaller than it began. But for some companies, business is now back to pre-pandemic levels.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Dec. 2, 2020. In an interview with NPR on Thursday, Powell compared the central bank's response to the pandemic to the rescue of British and allied forces in Dunkirk.

Jerome Powell: Economy Is Better Thanks To 'Dunkirk'-Like Rescue By Fed, Congress

The Federal Reserve chairman tells NPR that the U.S. economy is on a clear path to recovery thanks to the Fed's rescue plan and the stimulus passed by Congress.

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