labor market

U.S. Payrolls Grew Just 29,000 in September as Men Lose 1.2 Million Jobs Year-Over-Year

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday that U.S. payrolls grew by only 29,000 jobs in September, and the number of employed men is down 1.2 million from a year ago.

Consumer Confidence Plunges to 81.9 as Inflation Fears and Job Worries Mount

The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index fell 6.7 points in September, missing forecasts by a wide margin as Americans sour on the labor market and rising prices.