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

Layoffs may not be mounting, but it’s getting harder to find a job in a labor market where hiring is “anemic” as ...

The labor market is expected to slow down significantly in the second half of the year as President Donald Trump's trade wars disrupt hiring.

Why are there so few workers for so many open jobs? It's one of the biggest mysteries about the U.S. economy and helps explain why a big labor shortage is adding to high inflation.

Those with a job are likely to stay employed, but those without one are likely to stay unemployed. Why it matters: Welcome to ...