Surprisingly strong January jobs report boosts odds of Fed half-point rate hike in March
The Federal Reserve could kick off its interest rate hikes in March with a 50-basis point increase after the surprisingly strong January jobs report suggested the economy is more resilient than initially believed.
Nasdaq, S&P end higher, oil tops $92 level
Investors end another volatile week driven by the January jobs data and mixed technology earnings.
Jobs growth accelerates in January: Which industries saw the biggest payroll gains?
The U.S. economy added jobs at a surprisingly rapid pace in January, with restaurants and bars leading the way in hiring as consumers brushed off a record-breaking spike in COVID-19 infections.
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh on US job growth soaring past expectations: 'Very transparent number'
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh argued payrolls in January rising by 467,000 is a “very transparent number” even though the benchmark had been revised, which he acknowledged is “part of” the reason why growth blew past expectations.
Biden praises surprisingly strong jobs report: 'America is back to work'
President Biden touted U.S. job growth on Friday as it soared past expectations, adding 467,000 new jobs, even amid the surge in cases of the highly transmissible omicron variant of COVID-19.
Gas, food prices surging amid inflation tantrum: Can wages keep up?
Economists Steve Moore and Austan Goolsbee agree inflation could hurt economic recovery despite a strong January jobs report.
What contributed to US job growth soaring past expectations?
FOX Business' Edward Lawrence reports that the Bureau of Labor Statistics revised their benchmark month to March 2021, which changed the number of jobs added for every month after that and also boosted the number for January.
Democrats tout higher-than-expected January jobs numbers
The economy added significantly more jobs than expected in January.
January job growth surprises with gain of 467,000 as economy shakes off omicron surge
The Labor Department's January jobs report provides a snapshot of the labor market last month, shedding light on how the omicron variant affected the economy.
Inflation driving workers to want higher pay: Workforce analyst
Employbridge Chief Workforce Analyst Joanie Bily weighs in on the January jobs report and what it means for workers.
Labor Secretary Walsh on US job growth soaring past expectations
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh argues that payrolls in January rising by 467,000 is a 'very transparent number' even though the benchmark had been revised, which he acknowledged is 'part of' the reason why job growth blew past expectations.
Fed ‘would’ve raised rates’ regardless of January jobs report results: Polcari
Slatestone Wealth chief market strategist Kenny Polcari discusses how the January jobs report will impact the Fed’s rate hikes.
US economy adds 467K jobs in January
The U.S. economy added more jobs than expected in January. Panel of experts weigh in on 'Mornings with Maria.'
Kamala Harris made 'foolish' statement about bail reform: Ex-Boston police commissioner
Former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis says Vice President Harris' comments on crime will come back to haunt her.
January jobs report could be ugly after recent omicron surge
The record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases likely dampened January job growth, with the latest payroll estimate on Friday morning expected to show that hiring slowed markedly last month as the omicron variant sidelined millions of workers.
Jobless claims fall to 238,000 as workers remain in high demand
The Labor Department said Thursday that 238,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week.
Biden White House needs an 'entire restart,’ Rep. Murphy says
Rep. Greg Murphy says the Biden White House needs "a total reset" to gain back credibility with the American people.
Biden admin needs ‘an entire restart’: Rep. Murphy
Rep. Greg Murphy, R-N.C., argues President Biden needs to go back to day one and ‘stand for law and order.’
World knows Biden is 'feckless' in foreign policy: Rep. Murphy
Rep. Greg Murphy, R-N.C., argues the U.S. needs to gain respect amongst its allies.
Goldman Sachs workers back to office Feb. 1 but some exceptions allowed
Goldman Sachs Chief Executive David Solomon has been clear that he thinks working from home is an aberration. But the bank he runs has quietly allowed people to continue to telecommute, On the Money has learned.