Government, Business, Logistics

Potential US Rail Strike Risks Stoking Inflation

The looming U.S. rail strike threatens to push inflation even higher across the country after prices jumped more than expected last month.

Katia Dmitrieva | Bloomberg News
September 14, 2022
Government, Business

Labor Market Extends Gains, Jobless Rate Declines to 6.9%

The U.S. labor market strengthened in October, defying expectations for more subdued gains amid an intensifying pandemic and lack of additional fiscal relief.

Katia Dmitrieva | Bloomberg News
November 6, 2020
Business, Logistics, Top 50, Top 100

Amazon, FedEx, UPS Boost US Warehouse Jobs Amid Online Boom

Warehouse operators across the U.S. are rushing to hire workers amid a boom in online sales, a bright spot for a labor market that faces mounting challenges.

Katia Dmitrieva | Bloomberg News
October 27, 2020
Government, Business

US Jobless Claims Decline After California Resumes Reporting

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell for the third time in four weeks, suggesting the labor market is still gradually recovering while remaining far from its pre-pandemic health.

Katia Dmitrieva | Bloomberg News
October 22, 2020
Government, Business

US Jobless Claims Resume Drop in Sign of Gradual Improvement

The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits resumed its decline, signaling a gradual improvement in the battered labor market.

Katia Dmitrieva | Bloomberg News
September 17, 2020
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Manufacturing Expands at Fastest Pace Since Late 2018

U.S. manufacturing expanded in August at the fastest pace since late 2018, powered by growth in new orders that are a bright spot in an otherwise struggling economy.

Katia Dmitrieva | Bloomberg News
September 1, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

US Jobless Claims Below 1 Million for First Time in Pandemic

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell below 1 million for the first time since the pandemic began in March, suggesting the economic recovery is gaining some traction amid a deceleration in coronavirus infections.

Katia Dmitrieva | Bloomberg News
August 13, 2020
Government, Business

US Initial Jobless Claims Worse Than Forecast for Second Week

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits was higher than forecast for a second straight week, adding to signs that the recovery is cooling amid a pickup in coronavirus cases.

Katia Dmitrieva | Bloomberg News
June 25, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Small Businesses Mull Job Cuts After Aid Runs Out

At least 1 in 10 small businesses in the U.S. are expecting to lay off workers once their fiscal relief funds run out, according to a new survey.

Katia Dmitrieva | Bloomberg News
June 23, 2020
Government, Business

Retail Sales Soared a Record 17.7% in May, Double Forecast

U.S. retail sales jumped in May by the most on record and double forecasts, regaining more ground than expected after unprecedented drops the prior two months as states allowed more merchants to reopen.

Katia Dmitrieva | Bloomberg News
June 16, 2020