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What to Make of the Jobs Report’s Mixed Signals

The monthly data is drawn from two surveys. This time, one was quite strong, and the other flashed warning signs.

By Ben Casselman

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U.S. Accuses Hyundai and Two Other Companies of Using Child Labor

The Labor Department filed a lawsuit accusing Hyundai, one of its suppliers and a staffing company of jointly employing a 13-year-old on an auto body parts assembly line in Alabama.

By Santul Nerkar

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Jobs Data Revives Wall Street’s Hopes for a Rate Cut

A cooler-than-expected jobs report for April shifted the tone on Wall Street, rekindling investors’ expectations that the Federal Reserve may cut rates soon.

By J. Edward Moreno and Joe Rennison

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U.S. Employers Added 175,000 Jobs in April

A less torrid expansion in the job market isn’t necessarily bad news, given that layoffs have remained low and most sectors appear stable.

By Lydia DePillis