Ben Carson retooling HUD regulations so people can access federal contracting jobs
"We're reviving it," Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson said.
High-tax New Jersey to create task force on wealth disparity
Part of New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s plan to close the wealth gap also involves implementing a millionaire’s tax.
America would hit 3 percent growth without Boeing problems: Mnuchin
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin predicted the USMCA and "phase one" China trade deal will "add significantly to growth."
Warren's, Sanders’ wealth taxes could cost American workers $1T, economists say
The taxes would raise trillions of dollars in revenue to expand sweeping new social programs, such as Medicare-for-all and eliminating student loan debt.
Jobs putting women in workplace in record numbers
This marks the first time in nearly a decade that females took the majority of the workforce jobs.
Where are the jobs? These sectors hired the most workers in December
The economy added 145,000 jobs, while the jobless rate held steady at 3.5 percent, the lowest rate since 1969.
US job growth slows in December, ending 2019 on weaker-than-expected note
Economists expected U.S. employers to have added 164,000 jobs in December.
Raising the minimum wage by $1 is linked to lower suicide rates, study says
The federal minimum wage rate has remained at $7.25 per hour for the past decade
Construction jobs are being created, but where are the workers?
Sixty-two percent of construction firms reported few or no qualified applicants.
Trump: Phase two China trade talks to start 'right away'
President Trump said a phase two deal might not get done until after the election.
Job creation was strong in 2019, but could be worst in a decade
In 2019, job growth on average was slower than it was in 2018 per month.
Fed’s Clarida says interest rate policy ‘appropriate’ if economy remains in good place
Fed Vice Chairman Richard Clarida sounded an upbeat note on the U.S. economy heading into 2020.
Soaring pork prices keep China's inflation at 7-year high
In the Phase One agreement, China will buy $50 billion worth of U.S. agricultural products, including pork.
Mack Trucks to lay off 300 at Pennsylvania assembly plant
Layoffs will begin in February.
Bloomberg takes aim at Trump as he unveils new economic plan
Bloomberg is a late entrant to the Democratic presidential primary, and as a result, is not participating in the Iowa caucuses.
Private sector job growth surges in December, ending decade on strong note
Economists expected the private sector to have added 160,000 jobs in December.
US services firms grew at a faster pace in December
U.S. services companies grew more quickly in December than the previous month, a sign that the economy's steady expansion should continue.
Senate committee approves USMCA trade deal, timing of full Senate vote uncertain
Two Republicans and one Democrat voted against the trade deal, with 25 senators voting in favor.
US trade deficit plunges to more than 3-year low
The deficit fell 8.2 percent to $43.1 billion in November, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
Finnish prime minister wants 4-day workweek, 6-hour workday
Sanna Marin has been serving as the country’s prime minister since December.


















