Applications for jobless aid for the week ending Sept. 10 fell by 5,000 to 213,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. That's the fewest since late May. read more >

Even though the job gain declined from July, the report still pointed to a resilient labor market and an economy that is not near recession. read more >

In its previous estimate for the April-June quarter, the government had estimated that the economy had shrunk at a 0.9% rate. read more >

While the U.S. economy added an eye-popping half-million jobs in July, the leisure and hospitality sector is still playing catch-up. read more >

The number of Americans who signed up for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level since November, though the U.S. job market continues to show signs of strength. read more >

Last month's hiring kept the unemployment rate at 3.6%. read more >

If losses are reported, as some analysts predict, there would be little mystery about the culprit. read more >

Wages also rose sharply, a sign that companies are competing fiercely to fill their open jobs. read more >

It's the most since July, and a sign that economic recovery is overcoming the pandemic. But there was one disappointing note from the jobs report. read more >