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U.S. Adds Only 199,000 Jobs in December

U.S. Adds Only 199,000 Jobs in December

Economists see low unemployment and high labor-force participation as signs of labor market strength heading into 2022.

By Matthew Heller | January 7, 2022

U.S. Adds Only 194,000 Jobs in September

U.S. Adds Only 194,000 Jobs in September

“Employment is slowing when it should be picking up because we’re still on the course set by the virus."

By Matthew Heller | October 8, 2021

U.S. Economy Adds Only 266,000 Jobs in April

U.S. Economy Adds Only 266,000 Jobs in April

“It turns out it’s easier to put an economy into a coma than wake it up," one economist says.

By Matthew Heller | May 7, 2021

U.S. Employers Add 638,000 Jobs in October

U.S. Employers Add 638,000 Jobs in October

“We're only half dug out of our hole, and each month's pace of jobs growth has been slower than the last since July."

By Matthew Heller | November 6, 2020

Unemployment Dips to 8.4%, Job Gains Slow

Unemployment Dips to 8.4%, Job Gains Slow

The slowing job growth is “a warning that the recovery could go into reverse this fall without further government support.”

By Matthew Heller | September 7, 2020

U.S. Job Gains Slow to 1.8M in July

U.S. Job Gains Slow to 1.8M in July

"The downturn was so big — the hole that was dug was so deep — that it will still take probably at least a couple of years to dig ourselves out."

By Matthew Heller | August 7, 2020

U.S. Job Growth Slows Unexpectedly to 145,000

U.S. Job Growth Slows Unexpectedly to 145,000

“We had relatively strong and steady job growth over the year despite a number of headwinds," an economist says.

By Matthew Heller | January 10, 2020

U.S. Job Growth Shatters November Forecasts

U.S. Job Growth Shatters November Forecasts

The 266,000 jobs gain shows the labor market "is continuing to provide the key foundation for the U.S. economy.”

By Matthew Heller | December 6, 2019

U.S. Employers Add 304,000 Jobs in January

U.S. Employers Add 304,000 Jobs in January

The unexpectedly large gain suggests employers "have not let up one bit on their hiring in response to risks out there in the world economy."

By Matthew Heller | February 1, 2019

U.S. Job Growth Slows to 155,000 in November

U.S. Job Growth Slows to 155,000 in November

The unemployment rate remained at 3.7% and wages rose 3.1% on an annual basis, indicating continuing strength in the labor market.

By Matthew Heller | December 7, 2018

Job Gains Top 200,000 for 2nd Straight Month

Job Gains Top 200,000 for 2nd Straight Month

U.S. job growth in June easily beat economists' expectations despite signs the economy is at or near full employment.

By Matthew Heller | July 6, 2018

U.S. Employers Add 313,000 Jobs in February

U.S. Employers Add 313,000 Jobs in February

“We were able to create enough new jobs to accommodate new seekers and keep the unemployment rate steady," an economist says of the strong jobs report.

By Matthew Heller | March 9, 2018

Job Growth Gets Back on Track After Hurricanes

Job Growth Gets Back on Track After Hurricanes

The U.S. labor market added 261,000 jobs in October but "The big question is whether continued growth will translate into higher wages or not.”

By Matthew Heller | November 6, 2017

U.S. Job Growth Slows to 156,000 in August

U.S. Job Growth Slows to 156,000 in August

But unemployment remains just shy of a 16-year low and economists believe last month's job numbers may only be a temporary blip.

By Matthew Heller | September 4, 2017

U.S. Employers Add 209,000 Jobs in July

U.S. Employers Add 209,000 Jobs in July

Another month of robust employment growth suggests "the U.S. economy is still growing at a strong pace."

By Matthew Heller | August 7, 2017