US job growth accelerates to fastest pace in 15 months in March

Column chart titled 'Monthly change in US jobs'

Jobless claims increase 178,000 in March Unemployment rate drops to 4.3% from 4.4% amid drop in participation rate The average work week shortens to 34.2 hours from 34.3 hours WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) – U.S. job growth picked up sharply in March as a health care workers’ strike ended and temperatures rose, but labor market … Read more

Iran conflict raises oil prices, residents told to expect higher electricity bills in coming months

Iran conflict raises oil prices, residents told to expect higher electricity bills in coming months

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii’s electricity customers should brace for possible increases in energy costs in the coming months, driven by rising global oil prices linked to rising political tensions, including the ongoing conflict involving Iran. As an island nation that relies heavily on imported fuel for power generation and transportation, Hawaii is very sensitive to … Read more

Albanian warns of ‘economic shocks’ to be with us for months in rare country language

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivers his speech to the nation, April 1, 2026.

Economic shocks from war to Middle East it will last for months, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese he announced in the unusual language of the pre-public period, suggesting Australians should try to save fat where possible. In a short speech broadcast online tonight, he outlined the steps the government has taken to address the growing problem. … Read more