Unemployment – Page 12

U.S. Job Growth Holds Up as Economy Gradually Cools

Interest rate increases have taken the edge off labor demand, but unemployment dipped in November, and wages rose more than expected.

By Lydia DePillis

The number of openings fell to 8.7 million from 9.3 million in September, the Labor Department said, a sign of continued cooling in the labor market.

By J. Edward Moreno

The Labor Department report is a gauge of how well the labor market can withstand the highest interest rates in two decades.

By Santul Nerkar

Chinese backpacker hostels offering bunk beds for a few dollars a night have become hubs for the anxiety and ambitions of job-seeking youth.

By Vivian Wang