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Retail Added 12,600 Jobs to Ranks In May

Even though the pace of retail job growth has slowed, the strength of the US labor market has help retail add…

Retreating Consumer Confidence Could Put Holiday in Jeopardy

Consumer confidence in September fell for the third straight month, largely over concerns about the labor…

Jobs Data Might Hold Ominous Signs of What’s to Come: The Week Ahead

Jobs data can provide insight on US economic recovery as Covid rates spike and local governments tighten…

Unemployment Drops to 3.5% but COVID-19 Could Undo Those Gains

The latest jobs reported was better than expected, but the coronavirus outbreak could stall that progress.

Could Weekly Jobless Report Hint at Weakness in Labor Market?

Initial jobless claims sent mixed signals, with some seeing strength on the labor front as others wonder if…

Things You Need to Know for the Week Ahead

Friday's jobs report was strong, but retail continued to see losses. Earnings from Lenzing and Tapestry are…

Consumer Confidence Index Nosedives in December as Expectations Worsen

The Consumer Confidence Index fell 8.3 points in December, the largest monthly decline since July 2015.