WASHINGTON — America’s employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, a total economists say was held down by the effects of strikes and hurricanes that left many temporarily off payrolls.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a healthy 2.8% annual rate from July through September, with consumers helping drive growth despite the weight of still-high interest rates.

WASHINGTON — America’s employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, the latest evidence that the U.S. labor market is still solid enough to support a growing economy.

According to the Congressional Research Service, about half the time that presidents have invoked Section 206 of Taft-Hartley, the parties worked out their differences.

WASHINGTON — The economy expanded at a healthy 3% annual pace from April through June, boosted by strong consumer spending and business investment, the government said Sept. 26.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew last quarter at a healthy 3% annual pace, fueled by strong consumer spending and business investment, the government said Aug. 29.

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that interest rate cuts are coming in a much-anticipated speech Aug. 23 in Jackson Hole, Wyo.

WASHINGTON — Wholesale price increases eased in July, suggesting that inflation pressures are further cooling as the Federal Reserve moves closer to cutting interest rates.

WASHINGTON — U.S. hiring decelerated sharply last month in the face of high interest rates as employers added an unexpectedly weak 114,000 jobs.

WASHINGTON — The nation’s economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses helping drive growth despite the pressure of high interest rates.