Government job losses are piling up, and it could get worse
Even as the U.S. added some jobs in May, the number of people employed by federal, state and local governments dropped by 585,000.
Virus exposes sharp economic divide: College vs. non-college
Fewer than half of high school graduates are now working. Two-thirds of college graduates are.
May’s unemployment report was stunning — here’s what happened, and why economists got it wrong
The Labor Department reported on Friday morning that employers actually added 2.5 million jobs last month — the most ever created in a one-month period
Trump says White House to announce tax incentives for restaurants, entertainment industry 'soon'
Trump first floated a proposal to restore tax deductions for businesses spending money at restaurants and on entertainment at the end of March.
Kudlow says next coronavirus relief package needs to include 'long-term' measures to support economy
Some options currently under consideration at the White House include a payroll tax cut.
US job growth roared back in May: These industries saw the biggest gains
The biggest gains took place in the leisure and hospitality industry.
Trump signs PPP reform bill loosening restrictions on small business loan recipients
Small business owners now only have to spend 60 percent of the aid on maintaining payroll.
Stock futures point to huge gains after US economy unexpectedly adds jobs in May
The U.S. economy added 2.5 million jobs in May as the unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent.
Unemployment rate drops to 13.3% in May, signaling return of US jobs
Economists surveyed by Refinitiv expected the report to show that unemployment rose to 19.8 percent in May.
Some jobs lost to coronavirus are gone for good, despite reopening
As the the coronavirus and now protests across the U.S. have shed new light on economic inequalities, some experts say it’s time to rethink work, wages and health benefits.
US job losses in May could raise 3-month total to 30 million
While the number is expected to be huge, it should indicate a slowing as more businesses gradually or partially reopen
White House considers up to $1T for next coronavirus aid package: Report
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has told Trump officials behind closed doors that another round of fiscal stimulus from Congress could be just under $1 trillion.
US jobs beginning to return from coronavirus shutdown. Which industries are hiring?
Hiring has resumed in some of the hardest-hit industries as states start to reopen.
US unemployment could be under 10% by end of year: Labor Secretary
The U.S. unemployment rate surged to 14.7 percent in April.
US trade deficit widens as exports hit 10-year low
The U.S. trade deficit surged in April as the COVID-19 pandemic upended the global flow of goods and services, pushing exports to a 10-year low.
Over 1.87M Americans filed for unemployment last week as states ease coronavirus restrictions
The number of job losses is beginning to slow as states reopen their economies
Stock futures pause rally ahead of fresh jobless claims numbers
Stocks have gained for four straight sessions
US new weekly jobless claims seen falling below 2 million
Thursday's report would suggest the worst is over for the labor market
US economy 'early stages of coming back': Trump
Businesses are starting to reopen and stocks have rallied from the March lows
Which 5 countries own the most US debt?
The national debt is about $25 trillion