Economic Indicators

The U.S. Department of Labor's payroll report for August found that job losses in the manufacturing and retail sectors partially offset gains that were led by construction and health care.

The U.S. Department of Labor reported that U.S. employers added 142,000 jobs in August, missing economists' expectations, while the unemployment rate ticked down slightly to 4.2%.

Job growth in the private sector was slower than expected in August, as ADP's report showed a gain of 99,000 jobs, fewer than the 145,000 expected by economists.

Experts argue that traditional four-year degrees might not be as valuable in the future as they once were, due to the changing job market environment.

Projected Labor Day travel across the U.S. is up 9% compared to a year ago. The good news for those traveling by car is that gas prices have been on the decline.

The Conference Board's latest survey showed that consumer confidence and optimism about the economy avoiding recession rose, even as labor market concerns edged higher.

The 2024-2025 school year is kicking off, but districts nationwide have been struggling to hire enough bus drivers. Industry advocates say they have been underpaid for too long.

Stew Leonard's President & CEO Stew Leonard Jr. weighs in on rising costs and Vice President Kamala Harris' price control plan.

The United States Postal Service, which has been trying to become financially self-sufficient, proposed certain changes that could help it save roughly $30 billion over the next 10 years.

A tavern in Pennsylvania has weathered challenges from The Great Recession to the pandemic. Now, they're faced within something they've never experienced: a drastic drop in traffic.

Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Air Group attempting to merge. Though JetBlue and Spirit's deal fell through, these carriers may have a chance and it could benefit travelers.

An analysis by Creditnews Research detailed the most and least affordable metropolitan areas in the United States to raise a family amid high inflation.

Home owners are still packing up for more affordable properties inland. A recent Redfin report underscored how people from California are still eyeing places like Arizona.

Industry experts tell FOX Business that lower mortgage rates won't necessarily make the market more affordable to homebuyers, especially in the long term.

The heads of some of the biggest global travel brands including Hilton and Airbnb have hinted that the U.S. consumer is pulling back on leisure travel.

Former Small Business Administration Administrator under Trump Linda McMahon details what a Harris-Walz presidency would mean for small businesses.

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have proposed eliminating taxes on tips in what is sure to be a hot campaign issue. Neither camp has offered details and experts are unsure if it'll work.

Changes under the National Association of Realtors settlement take effect Saturday, paving the way for more negotiations of agent commissions and transparency.

Single-family housing starts, which account for the bulk of homebuilding, tumbled 14.1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 851,000 units last month.

Moms around the country are demonstrating hacks at grocery stores, in kitchens and on social media to help other families who need to stretch their grocery budgets.