The U.S. economy is facing a world of trouble in 2026, with the likelihood of a sharp contraction in employment that will weaken the economy and force the Federal Reserve to respond with dramatic rate ...

U.S. jobless claims ticked lower last week, showing that despite weaker hiring, the labor market has continued to avoid a rise in layoffs. About 198,000 Americans filed new claims for unemployment ...

Lucy Lazarony is an experienced personal finance journalist and writer who got her start in 1998 writing about financial topics. She writes accessible and easy-to-understand articles about credit, ...

The U.S. job market shows stark regional divides. Bureau of Labor Statistics data for August 2025 lists the top 10 states with unemployment rates from 5.5% to 4.6%. These elevated rates highlight an ...