After scrambling to fill out work forces in recent years, many companies are reporting more modest goals for temporary employment.
Category: United States Economy
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Investors Are Calling It: The Federal Reserve May Be Done Raising Rates
Investors doubt that central bankers will lift borrowing costs again following big market moves that are widely expected to cool growth.
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Fragile Global Economy Faces New Crisis in Israel-Gaza War
A war in the Middle East could complicate efforts to contain inflation at a time when world output is “limping along.”
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Yellen May Face Questions in Morocco Over U.S. Dysfunction
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls on Congress to authorize more economic support for Ukraine.
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Interested in an Electric Vehicle? Consider Buying Used.
The prices of used battery-powered models have fallen sharply, as the supply of cars and trucks has improved.
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U.A.W., Citing Progress in Talks, Does Not Expand Strikes
The United Automobile Workers said on Friday it had secured an important concession from General Motors regarding the contracts of workers at battery factories.
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The U.S. added 336,000 jobs in September.
The labor market is providing solid income growth, even as inflated prices frustrate consumers.
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Stocks Slip as Strong Jobs Report Pushes Bond Yields Higher
The report for September showed surprising strength in the economy, but that strength has become a cause for concern among investors.
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Rates Are Jumping on Wall Street. What Will It Do to Housing and the Economy?
A run-up in longer-term interest rates could help the Federal Reserve get the economic cool-down it wants — but it also risks a bumpy landing.