Economy expanded at sluggish 0.7% in fourth quarter, government says, downgrading first estimate

The U.S. economy, hobbled by last fall's 43-day government shutdown, advanced at a sluggish 0.7% annual rate from October ...

Jobs Evaporated Unexpectedly, a Troubling Sign for U.S. Economy

Hiring fizzled in February, a sign of unexpected weakness in the labor market that sent warning signs flashing through the broader economy. Employers slashed 92,000 jobs last month, the Labor ...