US Fed more concerned with inflation risk than jobs A majority of Federal Reserve officials found that risks surrounding US inflation outweighed those to employment, minutes of a recent policy meeting showed - underscoring a central bank divide over the effects of President Donald Trump's tariffs. Business • 21 Aug
US Fed more concerned with inflation risk than jobs A majority of Federal Reserve officials found that risks surrounding US inflation outweighed those to employment, minutes of a recent policy meeting showed - underscoring a central bank divide over the effects of President Donald Trump's tariffs. Business • 21 Aug
Amazon to expand tech hubs, corporate offices in US Amazon has today unveiled plans to hire 3,500 new employees as part of an expansion of its technology hubs and corporate offices across the US. Business • 18 Aug 20
Amazon to expand tech hubs, corporate offices in US Amazon has today unveiled plans to hire 3,500 new employees as part of an expansion of its technology hubs and corporate offices across the US. Business • 18 Aug 20
Amazon cutting hundreds of Seattle jobs - source Amazon.com is cutting hundreds of jobs in its consumer business in Seattle in the US, a person familiar with the matter has said. Business • 13 Feb 18
Amazon cutting hundreds of Seattle jobs - source Amazon.com is cutting hundreds of jobs in its consumer business in Seattle in the US, a person familiar with the matter has said. Business • 13 Feb 18
Amazon to create 100,000 full-time jobs in US Amazon.com has said it would create more than 100,000 full-time jobs in the US over the next 18 months. Business • 12 Jan 17
Amazon to create 100,000 full-time jobs in US Amazon.com has said it would create more than 100,000 full-time jobs in the US over the next 18 months. Business • 12 Jan 17
US jobless claims hover at low levels The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly held at lower levels last week, pointing to further momentum in the labour market after job growth surged in June. Business • 14 Jul 16
US jobless claims hover at low levels The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly held at lower levels last week, pointing to further momentum in the labour market after job growth surged in June. Business • 14 Jul 16
US private sector added 139,000 jobs last month US private employers added 139,000 jobs in February, shy of economists' expectations. Business • 05 Mar 14
US private sector added 139,000 jobs last month US private employers added 139,000 jobs in February, shy of economists' expectations. Business • 05 Mar 14
US job figures show economy still in need of help US employers added 175,000 jobs in May, a sign of steady hiring but below the more robust pace that took place during the autumn and winter months. Business • 07 Jun 13
US job figures show economy still in need of help US employers added 175,000 jobs in May, a sign of steady hiring but below the more robust pace that took place during the autumn and winter months. Business • 07 Jun 13
Oil prices rise in line with stock markets The price of oil has jumped back above $95, following stock markets higher after the US government reported that May was another month of steady job growth. Business • 07 Jun 13
Oil prices rise in line with stock markets The price of oil has jumped back above $95, following stock markets higher after the US government reported that May was another month of steady job growth. Business • 07 Jun 13
