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Labor Department

Apr 10, 2026

US consumer inflation spikes in March on record gasoline price surge

U.S. consumer inflation surged in March driven by a record jump in gasoline prices amid the Iran war, challenging economic stability and policy outlook.

Feb 11, 2026

US adds 130,000 jobs in January as unemployment falls

U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January as unemployment fell to 4.3%. Health care and construction led gains while manufacturing showed modest growth.

Jan 30, 2026

US producer prices jump in December as tariff pressures rise

U.S. producer prices rose 0.5% in December, the biggest gain in five months, as tariff pass-through and higher service costs lift inflation risks.

Dec 16, 2025

US adds 64,000 jobs in November; unemployment at 4.6%

The US added 64,000 jobs in November after losing 105,000 in October, while the unemployment rate climbed to 4.6%, the highest since 2021.

Dec 4, 2025

US jobless claims fall to 191,000, lowest since 2022

US jobless claims dropped to 191,000, the lowest since 2022, signaling muted layoffs even as hiring slows and raising questions ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision.

Nov 26, 2025

US unemployment claims fall as layoffs stay low

US unemployment claims dropped to 216,000 last week, signaling low layoffs despite recent job cuts at major companies. Data shows a slowing economy and easing inflation.

Nov 17, 2025

September jobs report to end shutdown data drought

The Labor Department will release the delayed September jobs report next week, ending the economic data blackout caused by the 43-day federal shutdown.

Aug 21, 2025

US jobless claims rise to 235,000 but layoffs remain low

U.S. jobless claims rose to 235,000 last week, slightly above forecasts, but layoffs remain historically low as the labor market shows signs of cooling.