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WASHINGTON — America’s employers in March added a sizzling 303,000 workers to their payrolls, bolstering hopes that the economy can vanquish inflation without succumbing to a recession.

WASHINGTON — A measure of inflation that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve slipped last month in a sign that price pressures continue to ease.

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, another sign that the labor market remains strong and most workers enjoy job security.

WASHINGTON — America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in February, adding a surprising 275,000 jobs and again showcasing the economy’s resilience. 

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a robust 3.2% annual pace from October through December, propelled by healthy consumer spending, the Commerce Department reported Feb. 28.

WASHINGTON — U.S. employers delivered a stunning burst of hiring to begin 2024, adding 353,000 jobs in January in the latest sign of the economy shrugging off a period of high interest rates.

WASHINGTON — The nation’s economy grew at a brisk 3.3% annual pace in Q4 as Americans showed a continued willingness to spend despite high interest rates and price levels.

WASHINGTON — Higher energy and housing prices boosted overall U.S. inflation in December, a sign that the Federal Reserve’s drive to slow inflation to its 2% target may remain a bumpy one.

The nation’s employers added a robust 216,000 jobs in December 2023, the latest sign that the American labor market remains resilient even in the face of sharply higher interest rates.

U.S. wholesale prices fell sharply last month as inflationary pressure continued to ease after a year and a half of higher interest rates.