What is designed to give insight into the labor market may also guide future interest rates, since the Federal Reserve will be watching — and so will Europe.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the economy added 195,000 jobs last month. The unemployment rate remained at 7.6 percent.

Job sectors that excelled during the housing boom are still trying to regain their footing.

Chrysler and Ford are reporting strong sales numbers, particularly truck sales, for June. Though manufacturing data across several other industries is down.

With 2013 halfway done, how is the economy doing? Julia Coronado, chief North American economist BNP Paribas, shares her take.

The May jobs report showed increased hiring, but with a few caveats.

Alan Krueger, chairman of the president's council of economic advisers, discusses the latest jobs report and what it means for the recovery.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the economy added 175,000 jobs last month, edging out analyst expectations. The unemployment rate ticked up to 7.6 percent.

Economists see an improvement in consumer confidence, partly driven by the stock market and rising home prices.

Uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's next move is throwing investors for a loop and unsettling markets. Diane Swonk, chief economist at Mesirow Financial, explains what the 'Fed Dread' is all about.