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U.S. Job Growth Eases, but Extends Its Streak

Employers added 236,000 jobs as the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate increases appeared to take a toll. The unemployment rate fell to 3.5 percent.

U.S. Job Growth Eases, but Extends Its Streak

Employers added 236,000 jobs as the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate increases appeared to take a toll. The unemployment rate fell to 3.5 percent.

What to know about the latest jobs report.

The unemployment rate fell to 3.5 percent.

Broadcast News Is at Center of Fight Over Noncompete Clauses

Job-switching barriers are routine at TV stations, even for workers not on the air. A proposed federal rule would curb the practice across all fields.

Colleges Have Been a Small-Town Lifeline. What Happens as They Shrink?

Declining student enrollment is hitting the rural areas that rely on universities. They’re trying to adapt to survive.

Jobs Report to Offer Fresh Reading on Labor Market’s Tenacity

After a blockbuster opening to the year, economists expect the February data to show the return of a gradual slowdown in hiring.

Jobs Report to Offer Fresh Reading on Labor Market’s Tenacity

After a blockbuster opening to the year, economists expect the February data to show the return of a gradual slowdown in hiring.

Immigration Rebound Eases Shortage of Workers, Up to a Point

While the Biden administration has accelerated processing after Trump-era restrictions and a pandemic slowdown, visa backlogs remain large.

U.S. Survey Shows an Uptick in Job Openings, and Not in Layoffs

The Labor Department found a rise in the number of posted jobs per worker in December, despite the Fed’s efforts to cool the labor market.

White House Aims to Reflect the Environment in Economic Data

The Biden administration has set out to measure the economic value of ecosystems, offering new statistics to weigh in policy decisions.