FACT CHECK: Trump Touts Low Unemployment Rates For African-Americans, Hispanics
Trump's numbers are right, but it's hard to make the case that he should get credit for them.
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Some Black Americans Turn To Informal Economy In The Face Of Discrimination
More than half of black Americans say they've experienced racial discrimination in hiring, promotions and pay, according to a new poll. For some, the answer is to become their own boss.
Now That He's President, Trump Is Sounding More Positive About The Economy
As a candidate, Donald Trump described the economy as something of an unmitigated disaster. Now, he says, "prosperity is coming back to our shores." Is that really true?
U.S. Economy Adds 209,000 Jobs In July; Unemployment Dips To 4.3 Percent
The number of estimated jobs last month topped the expectations of most economists. Average hourly wages rose by 9 cents.
222,000 Jobs Added To U.S. Payrolls In June; Unemployment Rate Rises To 4.4 Percent
The U.S. economy added jobs in health care, social assistance, financial activities and mining. But wage growth hasn't topped 4 percent since 2008.
Is The Economic Glass Half-Full Or Half-Empty? It Depends
In these hyper-polarized times, even seemingly objective facts like the unemployment rate are often viewed through a partisan lens.
May Jobs Report: 138,000 More On Payrolls; Unemployment Dips Slightly
The national unemployment rate nudged lower to 4.3 percent — the lowest it has been in 16 years.
Spain's 'Robin Hood Restaurant' Charges The Rich And Feeds The Poor
As the country reels from its financial crisis, a new restaurant, run by a Catholic priest, lets paying daytime customers foot the dinner bill for homeless people to dine with dignity — and style.
What Kind Of 'Jobs President' Has Obama Been — In 8 Charts
President Obama inherited an economy that was cratering, the worst recession since the Great Depression. Slowly, but surely, things have turned around. The job market is strong, but quickly shifting.
State Incentives Help Bring 600 Jobs to Rutherford County
More than 600 textile jobs are coming to North Carolina, a state heavily-reliant on the industry. Gov. Pat McCrory made the announcement Tuesday.