U.S. Gas Prices, Up 11% in a Week, Pile Pressure on Trump
The average price of a gallon of gasoline jumped again on Friday, to $3.32 per gallon, hitting its highest level in a year and a half.
Health Care Has Become the Lifeblood of the Labor Market
An aging population is drawing workers to medical and social care, creating reliable jobs and revealing weakness for the rest of the economy.
What to know about the jobs report.
Employment data for February will be released by the Labor Department on Friday.
A Vexing Problem for College Students: Course Availability
A new report looks at course “shutouts,” which can add to the time and cost of getting a degree.
Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Problem
The president campaigned on lowering prices for Americans. That pledge has come under fire this week as the Iran war pushes up the cost of gasoline.
Young and Looking for Work? We Want to Hear from You.
Unemployment is higher among younger people than other groups, and some companies are cutting back on entry-level hiring. Tell us how you are navigating the start of your career.
The Allure of ‘Slop Bowls’ Fades as Consumers Tighten Spending at Restaurants
Sales and traffic at restaurant chains like Cava, Chipotle and Sweetgreen are falling, as customers grow tired of both salad bowls and their rising price tags.
Pardon Industry Offers Rich Offenders a Path to Trump
One inmate paid lobbyists and lawyers with ties to the president’s team and walked free. Others are following his blueprint, but it is not always clear who can deliver.