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When autocratic governments cancel unflattering statistics, the problem becomes the purview of anecdotes and guesswork

Here are some initial reactions from economists and other analysts on Friday's jobs report.

The return of striking workers boosted the number of new U.S. jobs created in November by a solid 199,000 and wages rose sharply, but the latest job report...

By Amara Omeokwe Hiring slowed from earlier this year with U.S. employers adding 199,000 jobs in November. The unemployment rate fell to 3.7%.

Wall Street and social media were abuzz with talk of the Sahm rule last month as the rising unemployment rate sparked a debate about whether a recession had...

Seasonal hiring has been moderate this year, suggesting that retailers are expecting muted holiday sales.

The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week was barely changed at 220,000, indicating that layoffs remain extremely low even...

Delusional isn’t a bad word to these job seekers—it’s a mindset

Most economists surveyed predict rate cuts will start in the second quarter

A new study dispelled other, earlier research that found mixed results on older workers