Economy
U.S. Economy Added 157,000 Jobs In July; Unemployment Dips To 3.9 Percent
The economy continued to add jobs at a steady pace last month and the unemployment rate remained low. Analysts have been looking for signs that wage growth might pick up, but it held steady, too.
New Jobs Report: Unemployment Rate Down To 3.9 Percent
The Labor Department on Friday says that the economy added 157,000 jobs in July, pushing down the unemployment rate to 3.9 percent. Also, China announces plans to impose retaliatory trade tariffs.
California Heads For Showdown With Trump EPA Over Fuel-Efficiency Standards
The Trump administration announced plans Thursday to freeze fuel-efficiency standards on cars and trucks by 2020. They argue the move will keep car prices lower and improve safety.
Grey Poupon And The Cultural Divide
Income inequality in the U.S. has been climbing for a while. Has it also been accompanied by a widening cultural gap between rich and poor?
Heavy Rains Bring Big Concerns For Farmers
After days of storms and heavy rainfall, some Triad farmers are beginning to crave sunshine for their crops.
White House Proposal Rolls Back Fuel Economy Standards, No Exception For California
Government agencies have released a proposal to freeze fuel economy and emissions requirements for six years. The proposed rules would also block California from setting its own, higher standards.
Solving The 'Wage Puzzle': Why Aren't Paychecks Growing?
The job market is booming and the economy is expanding. So why aren't wages keeping pace? That's the wage puzzle, and some economists and employers offer explanations they say help explain it.
Renters' Movement Presses Cities For More Housing Development
Many of America's most prosperous and attractive cities have a big problem: expensive homes. A new political movement, driven by young renters, is demanding more housing and shaking up urban politics.
What A Tariff Looks Like
What happens when a new tariff gets put in place? To really see the action, you have to go to Newark, New Jersey.