Dollar Tree to sell more items above $1 amid rising shipping costs
The company had already begun testing higher prices at several hundred of its nearly 8,000 locations in the Dollar Tree Plus section and received positive feedback from customers.
The company had already begun testing higher prices at several hundred of its nearly 8,000 locations in the Dollar Tree Plus section and received positive feedback from customers.
Virtual career fair looks to match Army veterans with employers
As the nation struggles to fill open jobs, the Labor Department says the number of 'veterans' looking for work fell to a pre-pandemic low of 3.6%, in August. Finding the right fit, however, can be a challenge.
As the nation struggles to fill open jobs, the Labor Department says the number of 'veterans' looking for work fell to a pre-pandemic low of 3.6%, in August. Finding the right fit, however, can be a challenge.
US unemployment claims tick up from near a pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week for a second straight week to 351,000.
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week for a second straight week to 351,000.
Biden calls on wealthy to ‘pay their fair share’ in speech on economy
President Biden says America's economy is at an inflection point during a speech Thursday afternoon.
President Biden says America's economy is at an inflection point during a speech Thursday afternoon.
US consumer prices rise 0.3% in August 2021, lowest in 7 months
U.S. consumer prices rose a lower-than-expected 0.3% last month, a hopeful sign that a recent jump in inflation may be cooling.
U.S. consumer prices rose a lower-than-expected 0.3% last month, a hopeful sign that a recent jump in inflation may be cooling.
Few options for jobless Americans after pandemic unemployment benefits expire
It's estimated that roughly 8.9 million Americans will lose all or some of these benefits.
It's estimated that roughly 8.9 million Americans will lose all or some of these benefits.
Pandemic unemployment benefits end for 7M Americans on Labor Day
The expiration of jobless benefits could fuel a sharp spending pullback.
The expiration of jobless benefits could fuel a sharp spending pullback.
‘No question’ delta variant is why August job growth wasn’t stronger, Biden says
America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a modest gain after two months of robust hiring at a time when the delta variant’s spread has discouraged some people from flying, shopping and eating out.
America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a modest gain after two months of robust hiring at a time when the delta variant’s spread has discouraged some people from flying, shopping and eating out.
Fed to end ultra-low interest rates if hiring keeps improving, Powell says
Should hiring continue to improve, Chair Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve will dial back its ultra-low interest rates policies later this year.
Should hiring continue to improve, Chair Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve will dial back its ultra-low interest rates policies later this year.
US jobless claims fall for 3rd straight week as economy strengthens
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 375,000, near a pandemic low and another sign of strength for a rebounding economy and job market.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 375,000, near a pandemic low and another sign of strength for a rebounding economy and job market.
July jobs report: US adds 943K jobs, unemployment rate drops to 5.4%
Hiring surged in July as U.S. employers added 943,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4% from 5.9% in June.
Hiring surged in July as U.S. employers added 943,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4% from 5.9% in June.
Senate unveils $1T bipartisan infrastructure bill after weekend session
Senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, made up of some 2,700 pages following a rare weekend session.
Senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, made up of some 2,700 pages following a rare weekend session.
Expiration of eviction moratorium thrusts US into housing crisis
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their homes now that the federal eviction moratorium has expired.
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their homes now that the federal eviction moratorium has expired.
US unemployment claims down 24,000 to 400,000 as economy recovers
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 24,000 to 400,000 last week in another sign that the job market is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 24,000 to 400,000 last week in another sign that the job market is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
Stocks plunge over delta variant fears; Biden seeks to reassure over economy
Fears of the spreading delta variant of the coronavirus prompted a slide in stocks on Monday. Airlines, hotels, cruise ships, and other tourism-based companies had some of the biggest stock losses.
Fears of the spreading delta variant of the coronavirus prompted a slide in stocks on Monday. Airlines, hotels, cruise ships, and other tourism-based companies had some of the biggest stock losses.
COVID-19 pandemic recession ended in April 2020, shortest on record
The recession that broke out with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic lasted just two months, officially ended in April 2020. That makes it the shortest downturn on record, according to the committee of economists that determines when recessions begin and end.
The recession that broke out with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic lasted just two months, officially ended in April 2020. That makes it the shortest downturn on record, according to the committee of economists that determines when recessions begin and end.
American unemployment claims fall to 360,000, another pandemic low
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
Consumer prices saw largest inflation spike in June since 2008
Consumer prices in June rose 0.9% from May and 5.4% over the past year — the sharpest 12-month inflation spike since June 2008.
Consumer prices in June rose 0.9% from May and 5.4% over the past year — the sharpest 12-month inflation spike since June 2008.
US unemployment claims tick up to 373,000 from a pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly last week by 2,000 to a total of 373,000, even as the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding.
U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly last week by 2,000 to a total of 373,000, even as the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding.
June jobs report: US adds 850,000 jobs as economy extends its gains
U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above the average of the previous three months, the Labor Department said.
U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above the average of the previous three months, the Labor Department said.