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.
Fed expects interest rates to hold steady for 'a time,' minutes reveal
In December, the FOMC voted unanimously to hold the benchmark federal funds rate steady at 1.5 percent to 1.75 this year.
Nine state economies expected to shrink this year, most since 2008 recession
The list of states that are predicted to shrink this year increased from October.
US manufacturing weakest in a decade
Readings above 50 represent expansion in the manufacturing sector.
New York, New Jersey have highest resident exodus in 2019
Residents leaving the states were heavily concentrated among the higher income brackets.
Strong US consumer helping to power economy in 2020
Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the country’s GDP.
Jobless claims edge lower during week around Christmas
It's a positive signal for the U.S. labor market amid recent signs that new claims may be trending slightly higher.
Consumer confidence dips during holiday season
Current conditions improved in December as expectations declined, the Conference Board said.
Phoenix, Tampa, Charlotte lead housing rebound, San Francisco stalls: Case-Shiller
Home prices are on the rise per Case-Shiller.