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WASHINGTON: The United States private employers hired the fewest workers in two years in April amid chronic labour shortages and rising costs, which are hitting small businesses the hardest, raising the possibility that overall job growth slowed considerably last month.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. private employers hired the fewest workers in two years in April amid persistent labor shortages and increasing costs, which are hitting small businesses the hardest, raising

US private employers hired the fewest workers in two years in April, likely hampered by persistent labour shortages, raising the possibility that overall job growth slowed last month. The ADP National Employment Report on Wednesday

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending rose more than expected in March amid strong demand for services, while monthly inflation

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits declined by 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 184,000 for the week ended April 16. The decline followed a more than 53-year low.

By Lucia Mutikani

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell moderately last...

Initial claims for state jobless benefits declined 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 184,000 for the week ended April 16.

Inflation continues plaguing the Biden administration and could prove disastrous is if it isnt under control by Novembers midterm elections. Many of the administrations policies have likely made the problem worse -- as do many moves the White House still wants to make.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. retail sales increased solidly in March, boosted by higher gasoline prices, but the pain at the pump pulled spending away from online retailers.