Spring Letdown: Hiring Slows In April, Raising New Challenges For Economy
U.S. employers added 266,000 jobs last month, far fewer than analysts had expected. The unemployment rate rose to 6.1%.
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U.S. Employers Added Fewer Jobs In April Than Forecasted
U.S. employers added far fewer jobs in April than forecasters had expected. Friday's report shows a modest uptick in average hourly wages amid many businesses complaining of a worker shortage.
April Jobs Gain Is Smaller Than Expected
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month — far below analysts' projections of nearly1 million — and the unemployment rate ticked up to 6.1%.
'Absolute Meltdown': Wall Street's Work Till You Drop Culture Under Attack
Burnout in investment banking has been a problem, but the pandemic has made it worse. A handful of firms are responding by offering extra perks and more pay. But more money may not be the answer.
Banking On Busy Summer Travel Season, Airlines Add More Flights And New Routes
Amid a sudden surge in demand for domestic travel, especially to beach destinations and national parks, decimated airlines are adding service to new markets as they try to inch back to profitability.
Support For Guaranteed Income Programs Grows Due To Pandemic
The idea of giving Americans cash without conditions once seemed radical. But the pandemic has put a spotlight on income inequality and pushed the concept of a "guaranteed income" into the mainstream.
A Housing Attorney's Thoughts On The State Of The Eviction Moratorium
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with housing attorney Lee Camp about Wednesday's ruling that the CDC doesn't have the authority to stop land lords from evicting people during a pandemic.
'So Exciting To Be Working Again': Americans Are Going Out, Boosting Jobs
Newly vaccinated Americans are spending more freely on restaurants, travel and live entertainment. That should give a boost to pandemic-scarred service industries.
News Brief: Vaccine Patent Waiver, Eviction Moratorium, Scottish Election
Biden supports waiving intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines. Judge strikes down federal eviction moratorium. Scottish voters cast ballots in an election that could lead to independence.
Hotels And Restaurants That Survived Pandemic Face New Challenge: Staffing Shortages
Business owners who rely on seasonal foreign workers coming to the U.S. on H-2B visas are struggling to find help they need for what's expected to be a busy summer.