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Richmond Fed leader sees less economic uncertainty in 2026
Gas prices are down, and tax refunds next month will provide some economic stimulus, Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said Thursday.
Fed sees slight economic growth in Southeast
The Federal Reserve’s Fifth District in recent weeks saw modest economic growth, with stronger consumer spending and commercial real estate.
US private payrolls miss expectations in December
WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) – U.S. private payrolls rebounded less than expected in December, the ADP’s national employment report showed on Wednesday. Private employment increased by 41,000 jobs last month after a revised decrease of 29,000 in November. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast private employment would rise by 47,000 jobs after a previously reported […]
Dollar climbs to start 2026 after biggest annual drop in eight years
LONDON, Jan 2 (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar kicked off 2026 on a stronger note on Friday after struggling against most currencies last year, as traders awaited a flurry of U.S. economic data next week, including several reports on the labor market, to gauge the path of interest rates. A narrowing interest rate difference between […]
Jobless claims jump, but labor market still appears steady
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped last week, but remain in the same historically healthy range of the past few years despite growing concern over the health of the labor market. U.S. jobless claim applications for the week ending Dec. 6 climbed by 44,000 to 236,000 from the previous […]
U.S. job openings barely budged in October, coming in just below 7.7 million
U.S. job openings held at 7.7M in October as quits fell and layoffs rose, signaling a cooling labor market amid tariffs and Fed rate debates.
Jobless claims fall to 3-year low ahead of Fed decision
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in more than three years during Thanksgiving week, potentially complicating the Federal Reserve‘s upcoming decision on interest rates. The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits for the week ending Nov. 29 fell to 191,000 from the previous week’s 218,000, the […]
U.S. jobless claims fall as filings return after shutdown
US filings for jobless benefits remained in historically healthy range during government shutdown
Future accountants have new path to certification
Starting in 2026, Virginia will drop its 150-hour rule, allowing bachelor’s degree holders to become licensed CPAs after two years.
Retailers scale back holiday hiring amid tariffs, slowdown
Retailers delay and reduce holiday hiring as tariffs, economic uncertainty and a government shutdown weigh on consumer spending.
With the US government dark, alternate sources show a sluggish September for jobs
With official data delayed by the shutdown, alternate reports show a stagnant U.S. job market and support for another Fed rate cut.
US jobless claims drop after hitting 4-year high
U.S. jobless claims fell by 33,000 to 231,000 after spiking to a nearly 4-year high, as weak labor data drives Fed interest rate cuts.
