U.S. wholesale inventories declined 0.5% in December compared to the previous month and declined 0.1% compared to December 2023, the Commerce Department said in a Friday (Feb. 7) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Job growth slowed in January while remaining “solid” and “healthy,” analysts said Friday (Feb. 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...
A report this week that job openings slipped in December, right at a time when a steady number of employees were leaving the workforce, poses the question as to whether there might be an imbalance looming in the job market — where the trend is...
The European Union is reportedly prepared to retaliate if President Donald Trump imposes threatened tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...
The number of job openings decreased by 556,000 in December and stood at 7.6 million on the last business day of the month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, while the insured unemployment number dropped by 42,000 after hitting a three-year high. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Consumer confidence declined in January but remained within the narrow range it has been in since 2022, The Conference Board said Tuesday (Jan. 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
New unemployment insurance data reportedly suggests that the labor market remains solid but that workers who do get laid off are having a harder time finding a new job. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Jobless claims reportedly rose more than expected last week, but media reports said these numbers are typically volatile at the beginning of a new year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...