Tag: labor
Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week as labor market shows strength
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week in a sign that the labor market remains strong.Applications for jobless benefits...
Fed likely to hold rates steady despite Trump call for cuts as it awaits tariff, immigration changes
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump may want lower interest rates, but the Federal Reserve will almost certainly keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged...
Trump fires two Democratic commissioners of agency that enforces civil rights laws in the workplace
ARLINGTON, Va. -- President Donald Trump fired two of the three Democratic commissioners of the federal agency that enforces civil rights law in...
Dubai's ceaseless boom is putting strains on its residents
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Skyscraper-studded Dubai has been on a hot streak for the last five...
Bank of Japan raises interest rate to about 0.5%, citing higher wages and inflation
TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25% Friday, noting that inflation is holding at...
Utah Republicans take aim at teachers unions amid political clash over education
SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah lawmakers advanced a bill Thursday that experts say would establish one of the most restrictive labor laws in...