Lydia DePillis
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U.S. employers added 263,000 jobs in November, the latest sign of the economy’s strength.
The Labor Department report gauged the impact of the Federal Reserve’s campaign to tame inflation by tamping down hiring.
Job Openings Rose in September Despite Higher Interest Rates
The labor market has remained stronger than expected even as the Federal Reserve has tried to get inflation under control.
Job Openings Fell in August, but Turnover Was Little Changed
Government data showed 10.1 million openings, a decline from 11.2 million in July. Overall hiring, quitting and layoffs were fairly steady.
Inflation Has Hit Tenants Hard. What About Their Landlords?
Publicly traded corporate landlords are reporting some of their highest margins ever, while smaller operators say rent increases are eaten up by costs.
Who Are America’s Missing Workers?
The labor market appears hot, but the share of people who are either working or actively looking for a job still hasn’t quite recovered.
Pace of Climate Change Sends Economists Back to Drawing Board
They underestimated the impact of global warming, and their preferred policy solution floundered in the United States.
If the Job Market Is So Good, Why Is Gig Work Thriving?
Conventional employment opportunities abound, but online platforms still have appeal — for flexibility or additional income.
With Surge in July, U.S. Recovers the Jobs Lost in the Pandemic
The increase of 528,000 outstripped expectations, and the gains were spread widely across industries. The jobless rate fell to 3.5 percent.
A job market slowdown is expected as the Federal Reserve taps the brakes.
With job openings declining and layoffs ticking up, monthly employment gains will be harder to come by.
Highlights From Today’s G.D.P. Report
Inventories were a big drag on the G.D.P. number. Construction of homes and nonresidential structures declined. And federal spending fell.