Jobs

Tight job market has a friend in the Fed

The Federal Reserve is standing pat on interest rates for now, with the timing of a cut uncertain. Still, the backdrop remains supportive for the U.S. job market and the rank and file.

FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements

The Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to approve a final rule banning noncompete agreements nationwide and voiding most existing noncompetes in a move criticized by business groups.