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WASHINGTON — America’s employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, the latest evidence that the U.S. labor market is still solid enough to support a growing economy.

U.S. job growth was probably far less robust in the year through March than previously reported, according to government data out Aug. 21.

U.S. job growth in 2024 through March was likely less robust than initially estimated, which risks fueling concerns that the Federal Reserve is falling behind on interest rate cuts.

US companies added the fewest number of workers since the start of the year and wage growth slowed, consistent with signs of a softer labor demand. But the transportation sector showed resilience.

Stellantis NV will offer voluntary buyouts to U.S. employees as the carmaker looks to cut costs amid slumping profits.

WASHINGTON — The nation’s employers pulled back on their hiring in April, adding a modest 175,000 jobs in a sign that high interest rates may be starting to take a toll on the economy.

WASHINGTON — America’s employers in March added a sizzling 303,000 workers to their payrolls, bolstering hopes that the economy can vanquish inflation without succumbing to a recession.

U.S. companies boosted hiring last month by the most since July in a broad advance and some wage gains accelerated, pointing to solid demand for workers.

WASHINGTON — America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in February, adding a surprising 275,000 jobs and again showcasing the economy’s resilience. 

WASHINGTON — U.S. employers delivered a stunning burst of hiring to begin 2024, adding 353,000 jobs in January in the latest sign of the economy shrugging off a period of high interest rates.