US job growth is likely to pick up in March, as war casts a shadow over the labor market

US job growth is likely to pick up in March, as war casts a shadow over the labor market

Written by Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) – U.S. job growth may have picked up in March as a health workers’ strike ended and temperatures warmed, but downside risks to the labor market continued to mount due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. The expected return to the pace of last year … Read more

Will Iran war slow US hiring? Economists say the risks are increasing.

Will Iran war slow US hiring? Economists say the risks are increasing.

The Iran was there adds new pressure to the slowing US labor market, with at least one major employer already halting hiring plans. Unilever, which owns brands such as Dove and Vaseline, told CBS News on Tuesday that it is close to hiring. unstable economic situation. In a report obtained by Reuters, the manager of … Read more

6 economists and real estate experts predict where mortgage rates are headed in April – and more

6 economists and real estate experts predict where mortgage rates are headed in April - and more

Mortgage rates are sitting at 6.38%, according to the latest data from Freddie Mac – up slightly from earlier this year, but still lower than last year (in January 2025, rates rose to a little over 7%). (You can see mortgage rates in your area herefrom our marketing partner Bankrate.) So what’s next for mortgage … Read more