Consumer sentiment rises above expectations in January but remains below last year's level
Consumer sentiment rose to 54 in the University of Michigan's latest survey, exceeding economists' expectations despite concerns about elevated inflation and a cool labor market.
Meta's massive nuclear power deals will help US 'win' AI race against China, executive says
Meta partners with Vistra, Oklo and TerraPower for nuclear energy amid AI race against China, becoming one of the largest corporate nuclear power buyers.
Charles Payne: Somewhere Alan Greenspan is smiling
FOX Business host Charles Payne breaks down the notion of jobless prosperity on 'Making Money'
Treasury official reveals 'key' aspect of lowered unemployment rate
Senior Counselor to the Treasury Joe LaVorgna weighs in on the December report, Scott Bessent's remarks regarding fraud and U.S. GDP and President Donald Trump's meeting with oil executives on 'Varney & Co.'
US economy added 50K jobs in December as unemployment rate declines
The Labor Department released the December jobs report, which showed the U.S. economy added jobs at a modest pace to close out 2025 amid economic uncertainty.
Construction giant unveils AI to help prevent job site accidents: ‘It’s essentially a personal assistant’
Caterpillar has unveiled an AI assistant to boost construction safety and cut training time amid labor shortages. A voice-activated tool helps prevent accidents.
We’ve been in a low-firing, low-hiring environment: Brent Schutte
Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management CIO Brent Schutte analyzes recent employment reports and how the labor market could shape the broader market in 2026 on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Car companies desperate for mechanics as high-paying trade jobs sit empty
‘The Big Money Show’ panel discusses the shortage of skilled mechanics, six-figure trade jobs going unfilled and why America’s education system keeps steering young workers away from high-paying careers.
Private sector added fewer-than-expected 41,000 jobs in December, ADP says
The figure reported on Wednesday is below economists’ estimates of an increase of 47,000 jobs and higher than the prior month’s revised reading of a loss of 29,000 jobs.
AI is 'fundamentally deflationary,' OpenAI board chair says
OpenAI Board Chair Bret Taylor discusses artificial intelligence's potential to change traditional work and its increasing use in healthcare on 'Varney & Co.'
Americans are moving to this state more than any other, study shows
Oregon topped 2025 migration rankings as job seekers flock to tech and healthcare sectors, while New Jersey continues to experience an exodus.
Panel weighs 2026 economic outlook as JPMorgan issues new forecast
Panelists join ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss what the economy could look like in 2026 and react to JPMorgan’s latest prediction.
Further rate cuts in question as Fed policymakers deeply divided over December cut, minutes show
Federal Reserve policymakers were split on December's rate cut decision, with multiple dissents revealing disagreements over inflation and labor risks.
Workers in 19 states get pay boost as minimum wages jump nationwide on New Year's Day
Major minimum wage increases take effect in 22 states during 2026, benefiting millions of American workers as wages rise above the federal $7.25 minimum.
We're in the midst of a productivity boom not seen since the 1960s: Peter Morici
Former U.S. International Trade Commission chief Peter Morici discusses the unemployment rate going into the the next year on 'Varney & Co.'
US economy expected to grow faster in 2026 despite stagnant job market: Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs economists predict U.S. economic growth will accelerate to 2.6% in 2026, driven by tax cuts, reduced tariff drag and Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Labor secretary sends fraud strike team to Minnesota
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss concerns regarding the A.I. impact income inequality, the alleged fraud in Minnesota and the latest jobs report.
Labor secretary downplays warning signs, insists job market is ‘strengthening’ despite rising unemployment
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer defends the rising unemployment rate of 4.6% as a positive sign that more Americans are seeking jobs under the Trump administration.
Minnesota unemployment scandal grows as state faces pressure over misused funds
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer joins 'Mornings with Maria' to break down the latest jobs data, rising unemployment concerns, A.I.’s impact on the workforce and new federal efforts to combat escalating unemployment fraud.
AI fuels blue-collar productivity boom across manufacturing, Palantir technology chief tells Fox Business
Palantir's CTO reveals how AI technology is driving a blue-collar productivity boom, creating jobs for factory workers and nurses rather than mass unemployment.