Business economists predict payrolls will rise 170,000 a month in 2012.

America's economy and markets seem in better shape than other countries'.

Unemployment falls to 8.5%; hours worked, earnings rise.

Unemployment falls to 8.5%; hours worked, earnings rise.

Data show the U.S. economy is gaining despite Europes slowdown.

Prices in 20 U.S. cities decrease more than forecast.

Prices in 20 U.S. cities decrease more than forecast.