Payroll December 16, 2025
U.S. Unemployment Claims Jump by Most Since 2020
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose last week by the most since the onset of the pandemic, underscoring the volatile nature of claims at this time of year.
General News December 10, 2025
Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Chair Jerome Powell suggested the Fed had now done enough to bolster the threat to employment while leaving rates high enough to continue weighing on price pressures.
Payroll December 10, 2025
U.S. Job Openings Rise to Five-Month High, While Layoffs Also Up
U.S. job openings picked up in October to the highest level in five months, though less hiring and more layoffs pointed to a continued slowdown in the labor market.
Payroll December 8, 2025
Dozens of Cities, States Hiking Minimum Wages in 2026 Amid Federal Inaction
The rate will hit $15 per hour in dozens of localities, though the federal minimum wage remains $7.25 per hour.
Small Business December 8, 2025
Trump Offers $12 Billion in One-Time Farmer Bailout Program
The Trump administration on Monday plans to unveil a long-awaited farm aid package, offering $12 billion in assistance to a key base of support hit hard by low crop prices and the impact of the president’s tariff policies.
Small Business December 8, 2025
Imports to Continue Decline in 2026, Says Retail Trade Group
Amid the impact from tariffs and ongoing trade policy uncertainty, year-over-year declines in import cargo volume seen at the nation’s major container ports in recent months are expected to continue in 2026.
General News December 8, 2025
More than 75% Of Homes on Market Are Unaffordable, Survey Says
To show how tough the market is for would-be buyers, Bankrate looked at a key statistic: the share of available homes in a given real estate market that are affordable to the typical household.
Staffing December 4, 2025
1 in 3 Young Professionals Still Live With Parents, Says Report
Surveying 1,000 adults aged 18–33, the report found that 35% of young adults have previously lived with their parents after starting their career and another (34%) are currently living with their parents.
Accounting December 4, 2025
While Not Thrilled About the Economy, CPA Business Execs Are More Optimistic About Their Own Companies’ Outlook in Q4
CPA business leaders cited domestic economic conditions and inflation as their top concerns, while tariff-related uncertainty eased compared with last quarter, according to the Q4 AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook.
Payroll December 3, 2025
Payrolls at U.S. Companies Fall by Most Since 2023, ADP Says
Private-sector payrolls decreased by 32,000, according to ADP Research data released on Dec. 3, and have now fallen four times in the last six months.
Small Business December 1, 2025
Black Friday Sales Increased 4.1% This Year, Says Report
Sales on Black Friday rose from a year earlier, according to a key data provider — a sign that U.S. consumers are continuing to spend despite persistent economic concerns.
Payroll November 26, 2025
U.S. Consumers Dial Back in Sign of Anxiety Heading Into Holidays
U.S. consumers showed signs of fatigue leading up to the longest government shutdown, and their outlook has worsened ever since, sending a note of caution heading into the holiday-shopping season.