Layoffs hit contractors and small businesses as Trump cuts take effect
The tally appears to be about several thousand private-sector jobs lost in the past two weeks since federal funding cuts and ...
The job market is flashing signs that layoffs could accelerate this year
Business filings of mass layoff plans have been elevated in recent months. The unemployment rate is historically low, but ...
Stocks rise as traders await Amazon earnings and UK rate cut and US jobs data
US stocks rose on Thursday as investors digested company earnings and awaited e-commerce giant's Amazon (AMZN) results due ...
What Trump’s Federal Workforce Cuts Mean for Everyday Americans
Don’t expect less taxes, experts say. Instead, expect longer waits for social services and shorter hours for national parks.
US applications for jobless benefits rose to 219,000 last week, but layoffs remain relatively low
More Americans filed unemployment claims last week, but the labor market remains healthy and layoffs relatively low.
What to expect in Friday’s jobs report
But first a bit of background: The numbers in Friday’s jobs report most likely will change in the months (and years) to come. That’s just the nature of data collection, statistics and research: ...
S&P 500 Steady as Investors Focus on Earnings; Fed Weighs Tariff Risks and Strong Labor Data
Investors shift focus to earnings as Fed officials weigh tariff risks. Strong U.S. labor data and stable rates keep markets ...
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Federal job cuts could have an enormous impact in Alaska
The implications of federal job cuts would reverberate across Alaska, which is heavily dependent on federal spending. Much of ...
The list of major companies laying off staff in the new year, including Salesforce, Meta, Microsoft, and BP
Companies have continued to cut jobs in 2025 after a wave of layoffs last year. Meta, Microsoft, BlackRock, and Ally are ...
Life-saving weather warnings are on the line as Trump and DOGE target America’s forecasting agency
The National Weather Service, which is suffering its lowest staffing in decades, is staring down further cuts and the ...
Job Cuts At Estée Lauder, Up To 11% Or 7,000 Employees, After Sales Decline
Estee Lauder will lay off between 5,800 and 7,000 employees after second-quarter sales plummeted 6% and operating income ...
Kentucky depends heavily on federal funding. Trump's cuts will be devastating. | Opinion
Trump's federal funding freeze gave us a glimpse of what's to come if Congress permanently cuts the federal budget. It won't be good for Kentucky.