Hiring slows for 3rd month; US unemployment rate falls to 7.9%
America’s employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election that the economic recovery has weakened.
America’s employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election that the economic recovery has weakened.
FOX 7 Discussion: Considering Project Connect, Prop A
Peck Young with Voices of Austin joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin on the group's property tax calculator for Austinites to see how much their property taxes will increase if Prop A passes in November.
Peck Young with Voices of Austin joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin on the group's property tax calculator for Austinites to see how much their property taxes will increase if Prop A passes in November.
Layoffs remain high as 837,000 seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last week to a still-high 837,000, evidence that the economy is struggling to sustain a tentative recovery that began this summer.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last week to a still-high 837,000, evidence that the economy is struggling to sustain a tentative recovery that began this summer.
United and American Airlines furloughing 32,000 employees
The moves by two of the nation's four biggest airlines represent the first -- and likely the largest part -- of involuntary job cuts across the industry in coming days.
The moves by two of the nation's four biggest airlines represent the first -- and likely the largest part -- of involuntary job cuts across the industry in coming days.
Texas Workforce Commission tells unemployed Texans to return $215M in overpayments
The Texas Workforce Commission says it overpaid unemployment benefits to some people by more than $200 million.
The Texas Workforce Commission says it overpaid unemployment benefits to some people by more than $200 million.
Senate passes stopgap bill to fund US government through December
The last-minute approval came just hours before funding expired at midnight on Wednesday.
The last-minute approval came just hours before funding expired at midnight on Wednesday.
Trump's $200 Medicare prescription cards won't hit mailboxes just yet
Government officials say key details of Trump’s giveaway still have to be worked out, from the exact timing to who will get them and how Medicare would cover the cost — which could approach $7 billion.
Government officials say key details of Trump’s giveaway still have to be worked out, from the exact timing to who will get them and how Medicare would cover the cost — which could approach $7 billion.
Boredom prompts half of Americans to start holiday shopping early, study claims
The holidays can be a stressful time of year, thanks in part to all the hectic holiday shopping. After all, it’s not uncommon for people to dread dealing with the crowds at stores or malls, as everyone tries to find the perfect gift before it sells out.
The holidays can be a stressful time of year, thanks in part to all the hectic holiday shopping. After all, it’s not uncommon for people to dread dealing with the crowds at stores or malls, as everyone tries to find the perfect gift before it sells out.
Climate change poses ‘major risk’ to US financial system, federal report warns
The report, commissioned by President Donald Trump’s CFTC, found that climate change is already impacting or is anticipated to impact nearly every facet of the economy.
The report, commissioned by President Donald Trump’s CFTC, found that climate change is already impacting or is anticipated to impact nearly every facet of the economy.
Unemployment claims at 870,000 as fraud and backlogs cloud data
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
House easily passes stopgap funding bill, averting government shutdown
In a sweeping bipartisan vote that takes a government shutdown off the table, the House passed a temporary government-wide funding bill Tuesday night, shortly after President Donald Trump prevailed in a behind-the-scenes fight over his farm bailout.
In a sweeping bipartisan vote that takes a government shutdown off the table, the House passed a temporary government-wide funding bill Tuesday night, shortly after President Donald Trump prevailed in a behind-the-scenes fight over his farm bailout.
Amazon Prime Day has a date
Amazon Prime Day pulled in over $7B in 2019
Amazon Prime Day pulled in over $7B in 2019
Bank shares tumble on reports of rampant money laundering
The financial sector was hit hard Monday following a report alleging that a number of banks have continued to profit from illicit dealings with disreputable people and criminal networks.
The financial sector was hit hard Monday following a report alleging that a number of banks have continued to profit from illicit dealings with disreputable people and criminal networks.
Dow plunges 900 points as election, coronavirus lockdown worries mount
U.S. equity markets were sharply lower Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more coronavirus shutdowns in Europe and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election.
U.S. equity markets were sharply lower Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more coronavirus shutdowns in Europe and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election.
If you didn’t file tax returns, the IRS may still owe you a $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus check
On Friday, the IRS announced that it will mail letters to people who did not file a return for either 2018 or 2019, but still may qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.
On Friday, the IRS announced that it will mail letters to people who did not file a return for either 2018 or 2019, but still may qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.
860,000 filed new unemployment claims last week as COVID-19 continues to drive joblessness in US
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak.
Some TX businesses allowed to increase capacity, bars to remain closed
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the lifting of some restrictions and expanding the capacity of some businesses as he says the spread of COVID-19 has "steadily and significantly declined."
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the lifting of some restrictions and expanding the capacity of some businesses as he says the spread of COVID-19 has "steadily and significantly declined."
Mayor de Blasio will furlough everyone in his office, including himself
The New York City mayor says he is going to require everyone who works in his office to take a 5-day unpaid furlough because of a budget shortfall.
The New York City mayor says he is going to require everyone who works in his office to take a 5-day unpaid furlough because of a budget shortfall.
Layoffs remain elevated as 884,000 Americans seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
Amazon looking to fill 33,000 corporate and tech jobs during virtual career day
Amazon is holding a virtual career day on Sept. 16, 2020 and is looking to fill thousands of roles from entry level to corporate jobs.
Amazon is holding a virtual career day on Sept. 16, 2020 and is looking to fill thousands of roles from entry level to corporate jobs.