Positive and negative signals coming out of the economy have experts questioning the direction of the U.S. labor market.

U.S. employers added 147,000 jobs last month, according to a report from the Labor Department on Thursday. That's roughly in line with the average pace of hiring over the last 12 months.

Employers continued to hire at a solid pace in June, which could encourage the Federal Reserve to take its time in cutting interest rates. U.S. employers added 147,000 jobs last month, according to a ...

“It will be months or even years before we see the full effects of tariffs, federal cuts and immigration policies in the labor market,” she told CNN in an email.

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The US private sector lost jobs in June, the first negative month in more than two years, according to new data Wednesday from payroll provider ADP.

The U.S. labor market sees a boost with nearly 7.8 million job openings in May, a high not seen in six months.

U.S. job openings unexpectedly rose in May, showing resilience in the labor market despite high borrowing costs and rising economic uncertainty.

The recent ICE raids in Los Angeles area Home Depot store parking lots sparked protests and national headlines, but also call into question a day laborer market ... labor experts say that the Home ...