A now hiring sign sits on the side of the road in Garland, Texas, Monday, March 23, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero) WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings fell last month to 6.9 million and hiring was weak, ...
The retail trades added nearly 22,000 jobs in April, accounting for about one-fifth of total job growth.
There was no jobs report today because of the government shutdown. But if you're looking for signs the labor market is struggling, there have been plenty recently. Hiring is slowing, and firing plans ...