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Unemployment is still low, but job seekers are competing for fewer openings, and hiring is sluggish. That’s a big turnaround from recent years.

Output was up sharply in the second quarter, with the rise in goods produced far exceeding the increase in hours worked.

The ruling, raising the minimum wage and phasing out a lower wage for tipped workers, said legislators had acted improperly in dodging a referendum.

The New York Times wants to hear from recent college graduates, other young job seekers and hiring managers about this year’s job market.

A proposal to make landlords’ tax breaks contingent on rent limits has drawn industry pushback, progressive applause and some alternative approaches.

The economy remains solid, but many analysts say that the labor market is in a sensitive place.

The economy remains solid, but many analysts say that the labor market is in a sensitive place.

Hopes for a steep drop in borrowing costs for consumers and businesses have been dashed. But some experts predict modest reductions in coming months.

Frustrated by higher prices, many Pennsylvanians with fresh pay raises and solid finances report a sense of insecurity lingering from the pandemic.

There is a growing view that the U.S. business cycle has changed (for better) in a more diversified economy. To some, that sounds like tempting...