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Expanding Medicaid Eligibility Would Help Low-Income Workers Find Better Jobs: Study

Many low-income Americans would likely get better-paying jobs if health insurance wasn’t tethered to place of employment, researchers say.

Why Did The Unemployment Rate Rise In A Largely Positive March Jobs Report?

An otherwise solid jobs report for March showed the unemployment rate ticked back up to 5 percent. Here’s why that's a positive sign.

The March Jobs Report In Five Charts

Workers are streaming back into the workforce — with utilities and healthcare leading the way — but wage growth lags.

March Jobs Report: US Employers Added Better-Than-Expected 215,000 Positions Last Month, Unemployment Rate Ticks Up To 5%

U.S. job growth remained strong in March, with nonfarm payrolls increasing by a better-than-expected 215,000.

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Markets Bright Before Central Banks Meet

Shares rise in Europe and Asia, adding to gains chalked up after last week’s stimulus package from the European Central Bank, as investors turn their attention to policy decisions from Washington, Tokyo and London.

February Jobs Report: US Employers Added Better-Than-Expected 242,000 Positions Last Month, Unemployment Rate Held At 4.9%

America’s main measure of joblessness held steady at 4.9 percent and businesses added 242,000 employees to their payrolls, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday.

US Jobs Report: Hiring In February Expected To Accelerate After Lower-Than-Expected Growth In January

In February, the U.S. economy is expected to have added 190,000 jobs — up from a preliminary reading of 151,000 in January.

Calais Refugee Crisis Update: Britain Pledges Extra 20M Euros To Boost Security, Help Unaccompanied Children

Part of the extra $21.8 million will be spent on new reception centers, where unaccompanied children can link up with relatives in the U.K.

US Jobless Claims Rise, But Trend Points To A Firming Labor Market

Claims for benefits unexpectedly rose last week, but the underlying trend continues to point to a strengthening labor market.

Somalia’s First Independent Trust Fund Offers Hope To Unemployed Youth, Raises Concerns Of Corruption

As a corrupt government lurks in the background, a new, homegrown initiative is promising jobs, education and other opportunities for impoverished Somalis.

Eurozone Unemployment Rate Drops To Lowest Level Since August 2011

The number of jobless people in the 19-nation bloc continued to drop in January, as robust German growth offset high unemployment in Spain and Greece.

Asian Shares Rise As Oil Rally Lifts US Stocks, Investors Await Singapore, Hong Kong Data

Singapore is expected to report on January inflation Tuesday, when Hong Kong is to report on inflation and employment.

Gradual Rate Hikes Best Way Forward, San Francisco Federal Reserve Head Says

San Francisco Federal Reserve President John Williams also said that inflation was “too low,” but expected it to reach the Fed’s 2 percent goal within the next two years.

US Jobless Claims Fall; Manufacturing Appears To Stabilize

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits decreased 7,000 to a seasonally adjusted 262,000 -- the lowest reading since November.

Taiwan’s Economy Slides Deeper Into Recession, Contracts 0.52% In Q4 Of 2015

The island nation’s economy contracted more than expected in the fourth quarter of 2015, as cooling demand from China, its biggest market, hurt exports.

More Americans Quitting Jobs As Labor Market Strengthens

The signs of a robust jobs market could ease concerns about the health of the U.S. economy, which were underscored by other reports showing a drop in small business confidence

US President Barack Obama Praises Progress On Wages, Employment

January marked "the first time the unemployment rate has dipped below 5 percent in almost eight years,” the president said. “Americans are working.”

Russia’s Unemployment Problem: Over 1M Jobless As Government Looks To Stimulate Economic Growth

The country’s Labor Ministry predicted that unemployment will hit 6 percent this year, as sanctions and the low price of oil take their toll.

Germany Unemployment Rate At Record Low, Euro-Area Jobless Rate At 5-Year Low

The overall unemployment rate in the eurozone fell to a five-year low in December, the EU’s statistics office Eurostat announced Tuesday.

Recession Fears Rise As Global Headwinds Impact US Economy

A survey of 51 economists by the Financial Times now pegs the chances of the U.S. economy sinking into recession at 20 percent.

ISIS, Extremists Recruit The Young Unemployed And Underpaid In Tunisia

The North African nation's frustrated and jobless youth are susceptible to extremists like the Islamic State group, observers say.

US Recession Fears: Does The Fed Have The Ammo To Fight Another Downturn?

After years of near-zero interest rates and monetary easing, Fed Chair Janet Yellen has few conventional tools left if the economy takes a downturn.

Probability Of US Recession In 2016 Rises To 20 Percent, Big Banks Say

With markets reeling, Wall Street's top banks are fretting over a coming recession. Bank of America put the odds at 1 in 5.

How Far Will The Stock Market Drop? Bulls And Bears Puzzle Over A Chaotic New Year On Wall Street

Whether a new recession looms remains to be seen. But this much is known: One investor’s bear market is another’s buying opportunity.

Is A Recession Looming? Here’s What It Means For You And Your Money

Some experts say the U.S. is heading for another economic downturn, but that doesn't mean it's time to panic. Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself.

UK Unemployment Drops To 5.1%, Lowest In Over A Decade

Despite the grim global economic outlook and weak U.K. manufacturing data in recent months, the country's unemployment rate has been in consistent decline.

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