The main driver of the recent declines appears to be America's trade war, with investors watching the administration's latest ...

The gig economy also impacts the labor market. Employees have more power to do the work they want, when they want. Traditional seasonal jobs in warehouses and distribution centers are harder to fill.

US stocks pare steep losses after Ontario halts 25% tax on electricity to avert trade war. US says it won't proceed with its retailiatory levy now.

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After President Trump’s global tariffs on steel and aluminum took effect, the European Union and Canada announced billions of dollars in levies on American goods. The stock market recovered some ...