U.S. Hiring Turned Sluggish One Year Into Trump’s Second Term on January 9, 2026 at 8:21 pm

As economists pointed to some of the president’s policies to explain the latest Labor Department data, White House aides sought to make the case for optimism in the new year.

What to know about the report. on January 9, 2026 at 3:05 pm

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What to know about the report. on January 9, 2026 at 2:36 pm

Data on the labor market in December will be closely watched for clues on the state of the economy.

Fed Keeps Close Eye on Labor Market as It Assesses Further Cuts on January 9, 2026 at 12:44 pm

For the central bank to lower interest rates again, officials will likely need to see more notable signs that unemployment is rising.

What to know about the report. on January 9, 2026 at 12:39 pm

Data on the labor market in December will be closely watched for clues on the state of the economy.

European Union Agrees to Landmark Free-Trade Deal With South America on January 9, 2026 at 1:08 pm

The agreement with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States turning to coercion in its dealings with other countries.

What to Know About the Latest Jobs Report on January 9, 2026 at 10:02 am

Data on the labor market in December will be closely watched for clues on the state of the economy.

Nicolai Tangen Manages Trillions of Dollars, but His Podcast Made Him Famous on January 9, 2026 at 5:00 am

Nicolai Tangen wanted to raise the profile of Norway’s $2.1 trillion oil fund and change corporate behavior, but he may have helped embroil it in a geopolitical tangle.

U.S. Trade Deficit Fell to Lowest Level Since 2009, Latest Data Show on January 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm

The monthly trade deficit continued to shrink in October after President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on foreign imports.

Minimum Wage Rises in Some States as Workers Struggle with Basic Costs on January 8, 2026 at 10:02 am

This year, for the first time, more Americans will earn a minimum wage of $15 per hour or higher than will earn the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour.