‘No question’ delta variant is why August job growth wasn’t stronger, Biden says

America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a modest gain after two months of robust hiring at a time when the delta variant’s spread has discouraged some people from flying, shopping and eating out.

US unemployment claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens

U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.

Amazon says it’s looking to hire 55,000 people

Amazon said it plans to hire 55,000 people around the world, with about 40,000 of those roles in the U.S.

US unemployment claims rise by 4,000 to 353,000

U.S. unemployment claims rose for the first time in five weeks even though the economy and job market have been recovering from the pandemic.

US unemployment claims drop by 14,000 to 385,000

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.

Stocks plunge over delta variant fears; Biden seeks to reassure over economy

Fears of the spreading delta variant of the coronavirus prompted a slide in stocks on Monday. Airlines, hotels, cruise ships, and other tourism-based companies had some of the biggest stock losses.

COVID-19 pandemic recession ended in April 2020, shortest on record

The recession that broke out with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic lasted just two months, officially ended in April 2020. That makes it the shortest downturn on record, according to the committee of economists that determines when recessions begin and end.

Report: Florida residents need to earn $25 an hour to afford rent

According to a new report, renters in the state of Florida need to make at least $24.82 an hour in order to comfortably afford a two-bedroom home or apartment -- and in some parts of the state, they need to earn a lot more.

Summer travel, economic recovery driving up gas prices

Drivers are facing pricier fill-ups as more people hit the road for work, travel and other activities that the virus pandemic halted. Higher demand for gasoline is running up against lagging supply as the energy industry slowly ramps up after more than a year of production and staff cuts.

American unemployment claims fall to 360,000, another pandemic low

The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.

Consumer prices saw largest inflation spike in June since 2008

Consumer prices in June rose 0.9% from May and 5.4% over the past year — the sharpest 12-month inflation spike since June 2008.

US unemployment claims tick up to 373,000 from a pandemic low

U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly last week by 2,000 to a total of 373,000, even as the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding.

June jobs report: US adds 850,000 jobs as economy extends its gains

U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above the average of the previous three months, the Labor Department said.

US unemployment claims fall to 364,000, a new pandemic low

U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 51,000 last week to 364,000, the lowest level since the pandemic began in 2020.

US unemployment claims tick down to 411,000 as economy heals

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined 7,000 from the previous week to 411,000, the Labor Department said.

US weekly unemployment claims fall to 376,000, sixth straight drop

The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly from pandemic woes.

Chipotle raising prices to offset its $15 minimum wage hike

Chipotle announced it would be raising menu prices by as much as 4% to offset the cost of the employee pay raises announced last month.