Robust jobs report masks weak economy

By Rachael Levy The loud cheers that greeted the news Friday of a sudden surge in new jobs and a significant drop in unemployment overlooked a deeper malaise within the economy. The litany of ills includes flat wages, a still-too-high unemployment rate and declining...

Uneven wage gains signal slow recovery

By Rachael Levy Wages grew unexpectedly in February, but there is little yet to cheer over. While wages are growing in certain segments, such as construction, most industries aren’t becoming more lucrative because there’s still a surplus of workers. That has led...