Employers Added 12,000

Employers Added Just 12,000 Jobs in October—but There’s a Catch

Storms and strikes are complicating the true picture of the labor market, economists say. Nonetheless, there’s still evidence of a gradual cooling.

Business - Inc. - 6 hours ago

Election Uncertainty Makes Some Employers Wary of Adding Jobs

Some employers say they have been wary to expand until the outcome of the presidential election is known.

Business - The New York Times - 9 hours ago

U.S. economy added just 12,000 jobs in October, impacted by hurricanes, Boeing strike

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 100,000 in October, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

Business - CNBC - 4 hours ago

U.S. added just 12,000 jobs in October, reflecting impact of strikes and 2 devastating hurricanes

The U.S. added just 12,000 jobs last month, a figure economists say was impacted by two hurricanes and a strike.

US economy added only 12,000 jobs in October in shock pre-election drop – as it happened

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as non-farm payrolls numbers deliver economic surprise days before presidential election. Oil prices have risen by 2% after ...

World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago

Starmer does not rule out rise in National Insurance for employers

The prime minister told the BBC the Budget would be tough but insisted the government would not break manifesto pledges.

Chancellor set to hike employers' National Insurance to raise £20bn

Rachel Reeves is also expected to lower the threshold for when employers start paying the tax, in next week's Budget.

Working people will pay the price of higher taxes for employers

Increasing the burden on companies may not affect workers’ payslips today, but it won’t be long

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

"Mornings Memory": Zack Hample's journey to catching over 12,000 baseballs

In today's "Mornings Memory," we revisit Steve Hartman's 2006 profile on Zack Hample, who had collected nearly 3,000 baseballs. He's caught over 12,000 since then, including some historic hits.

US adds only 12,000 jobs in October in final report before election

Average monthly job gains in 2024 had been about 200,000, but new figures affected by Boeing strike and hurricanes. The US added just 12,000 jobs in October, the last snapshot of the employment ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

Job growth stalls at 12,000 in October after hurricanes upend Southeast

The U.S. added 12,000 jobs and the jobless rate stayed flat at 4.1 percent in October, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department, upending a string of strong economic data leading ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago

U.S. economy adds 12,000 jobs in October, unemployment rate stays at 4.1%

The U.S. economy added 12,000 jobs during October, significantly less than expected. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%. NBC News’ Brian Cheung and Investopedia’s Editor-in-Chief Caleb ...

US adds just 12,000 jobs as storms and strikes hit labour market

October figure far below average forecast of 100,000 job gains and comes just four days before US election

Business - Financial Times - 2 hours ago

Door-Knocks, Texts, and Ads, Ads, Ads: Life on the Swing-State Battlefield

This year’s campaign offers a vivid reminder of how much the playing field in presidential elections has shrunk, giving voters in a handful of states a disproportionate influence in the decision.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 20

UK Businesses Warn Starmer Against Raising Employer Payroll Tax

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Here’s Why Employers May Get More Involved in Workers’ Health Care

The Business Group on Health wants to help business owners address rising health coverage costs. That may require more attention to the treatments workers receive.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Would raising employer National Insurance break Labour's pledge?

If the chancellor decides to increase NI for employers in the Budget would that be going back on previous promises?

Family of Tennessee Flood Victim Killed During Helene Sues His Employer

Johnny Peterson was one of six employees of Impact Plastics left dead or missing after the storm. Workers said they were not allowed to leave the plant in time to get to safety.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Employers’ national insurance rise a risk for SMEs, tax experts warn

Keir Starmer refuses to rule out increase in this month’s Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 18

New laws force UK employers to stop harassment before it starts

Pre-emptive rules taking effect this week aim to stamp out sexual misconduct at work

Business - Financial Times - October 21

UK Employment Reforms to Cost Firms Up to £4.5 Billion a Year

World - Yahoo News - October 21

UK unions could seek bargaining rights with just 2% of workers as members

Ministers will consult on range of measures aimed at easing representation

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Employment rate for Ukrainian refugees in Germany doubles since 2022

World - Yahoo News - October 24

Morgan Stanley grants post-employment perks to former CEO James Gorman

Longtime executive will receive $400,000 a year and access to a car and driver as he transitions out of top roles at bank

Business - Financial Times - October 24

As Workers Head Back to the Office, Some Employers Pay for Workplace Etiquette Tutoring

Pandemic periods of remote work weakened the professional reflexes of many employees, prompting a surge in demand for companies teaching workplace behavior.

Business - Inc. - October 25

National insurance rise will hit lower-wage parts of UK economy hardest, study shows

Findings of IFS think-tank come as Reeves acknowledges policies could dampen pay growth

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

How will UK tax rises on private equity’s carried interest work?

Changes unveiled in Rachel Reeves’ Budget mean the performance fee will be treated as income from 2026

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Smoke pollution from wildfires may be killing an extra 12,000 people a year, new research suggests

Global heating particularly increasing risk of death from smoke inhalation in Australia, South America, Europe and parts of Asia. Global heating is causing more of the planet to be burned from ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Living conditions to be added to NHS records

A housing provider says it will reduce the burden on the NHS and help them better serve residents' needs.

Medicare campaign attack ads are baloney

Medicare is certainly on the ballot in next week’s election. The fate and future direction of the program is going to be heavily influenced by budget math. But that doesn’t mean voters can rely on ...

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

No 10 rejects claims PM received Taylor Swift tickets as ‘thank you’ for security measures – as it happened

Downing St says decisions over protection for the singer were up to Scotland Yard and not the government. Keir Starmer has has welcomed private investment of £550m to make it easier for people to ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

A lot of your personal wealth is tied up in your employer. How to spread out the risk.

Direct indexing and individualized portfolios can help an investor avoid overexposure to an employer’s stock

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

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