U.S. Labor Market Cools as Unemployment Rises and Retail Sales Stall, Government Data Show
Newly released government statistics, delayed by a 43-day shutdown, offer a mixed view of the U.S. economy heading into the final weeks of 2025. The reports, issued Tuesday, indicate slower job creation, a higher unemployment rate and flat retail sales at the start of the holiday season, while also highlighting pockets of continued strength in […]