U.S. job growth totaled 175,000 in April
The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in April while the unemployment rate rose, reversing a trend of robust job growth that had kept the Federal Reserve cautious as …
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Here’s what to expect from the April jobs report on Friday
A jobseeker takes a flyer at a job fair at Brunswick Community College in Bolivia, North Carolina, on April 11, 2024. Allison Joyce | Bloomberg | Getty Images Hiring likely …
ADP jobs report April 2024: 192,000 jobs added
Private payrolls increased at a faster-than-expected pace in April, indicating there are still plenty of tail winds for the U.S. labor market, according to ADP. The payrolls processing firm reported …
Something strange has been happening with jobless claims numbers lately
A “Now Hiring” sign is displayed on a shopfront on October 21, 2022 in New York City. Leonardo Munoz | View Press | Corbis News | Getty Images Calling the …
Fed caution may be justified if the labor market starts to deteriorate
March’s robust job gains may push the Federal Reserve into a more cautious stance regarding potential rate cuts, with conflicting signs emerging about the labor market’s strength. After the Labor …
Job growth zoomed in March as payrolls jumped by 303,000 and unemployment dropped to 3.8%
Job creation in March easily topped expectations in a sign of continued acceleration for what has been a bustling and resilient labor market. Nonfarm payrolls increased 303,000 for the month, …
Job gains expected again in March. What to look for in Friday’s report
A person works on a Bowlus recreational vehicle at Bowlus’ factory in Oxnard, California, Feb. 23, 2024. Timothy Aeppel | Reuters The March nonfarm payrolls count likely will indicate hiring …
Australia’s central bank warns of another tough year for borrowers, businesses
The Australian Flag is seen on June 25, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. Darrian Traynor | Stringer | Getty Images Australia’s central bank expects another tough year for households and businesses, signaling little rate relief in months ahead, but …
U.S. job growth totaled 275,000
Job creation topped expectations in February, but the unemployment rate moved higher and employment growth from the previous two months wasn’t near as hot as initially reported. Nonfarm payrolls increased …
Payrolls increased by 216,000 in December
The U.S. labor market closed out 2023 in strong shape as the pace of hiring was even more powerful than expected, the Labor Department reported Friday. December’s jobs report showed …