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Modest Jobs Gain Not Seen Deterring Rate Hike
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Modest Jobs Gain Not Seen Deterring Rate Hike

Employers added 138,000 jobs in May, well below expectations but "not enough to derail the Fed at all."
By Matthew Heller | June 5, 2017
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Job Market Bounces Back With 211,000 Gain
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Job Market Bounces Back With 211,000 Gain

“The American job machine returned to form in April,” an economist says as unemployment drops to its lowest level since May 2007.
By Matthew Heller | May 5, 2017
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U.S. Employers Add Only 98,000 Jobs in March
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U.S. Employers Add Only 98,000 Jobs in March

Unemployment fell to a near 10-year low, suggesting the sharp drop in job growth does not reflect the underlying strength of the labor market.
By Matthew Heller | April 10, 2017
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U.S. Hiring Posts Biggest Gain Since September
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U.S. Hiring Posts Biggest Gain Since September

The unemployment rate rose to 4.8% in January and wages increased by only 0.1%, dampening hopes for a March interest rate hike.
By Matthew Heller | February 3, 2017
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U.S. Adds 156,000 Jobs to Keep Growth Steady
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U.S. Adds 156,000 Jobs to Keep Growth Steady

Job growth is lagging behind last year but that is "consistent with a labor market that is approaching full employment.”
By Matthew Heller | October 10, 2016
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Job Growth Surges in June After Spring Slump
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Job Growth Surges in June After Spring Slump

The addition of 287,000 jobs in the U.S. last month should reassure policymakers that the labor market "remains a bright spot."
By Christopher Hosford | July 8, 2016
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U.S. Job Gains Lowest Since September 2010
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U.S. Job Gains Lowest Since September 2010

The weak jobs report may make it tougher for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again this month.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 3, 2016
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U.S. Job Gains Fall to Lowest Level in 7 Months
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U.S. Job Gains Fall to Lowest Level in 7 Months

"Employers are becoming more cautious as economic growth remains moderate and profits decline,” one economist says of the April jobs report.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 9, 2016
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January Data Still Show Solid Labor Market
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January Data Still Show Solid Labor Market

While U.S. job growth slowed to 151,000 jobs after a year-end surge, the unemployment rate fell to an eight-year low.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 5, 2016
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Middle Market Companies Grow 6.1% in Q4
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Middle Market Companies Grow 6.1% in Q4

While a survey shows a decline in the growth rate from a year ago, 2015 as a whole was "a very strong year" for the middle market.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 27, 2016
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Job Growth Shows Biggest Jump in 5 Months
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Job Growth Shows Biggest Jump in 5 Months

ADP reports a gain of 217,000 jobs last month, providing further evidence that the labor market is moving toward full employment.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | December 2, 2015
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Strong U.S. Job Gains Boost Case for Rate Hike
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Strong U.S. Job Gains Boost Case for Rate Hike

Economists and investors see the October jobs report as a green light for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates next month.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | November 6, 2015
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U.S. Adds Only 142,000 Jobs in September
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U.S. Adds Only 142,000 Jobs in September

The disappointing jobs report casts doubt on whether the Federal Reserve will proceed with an interest-rate hike this year.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 2, 2015
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U.S. Private Sector Shows Solid Job Growth
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U.S. Private Sector Shows Solid Job Growth

ADP reports that firms added 200,000 jobs in September, with the largest businesses accounting for more than half of the increase.
By Matthew Heller | September 30, 2015
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Jobs Report Leaves Interest-Rate Picture Murky
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Jobs Report Leaves Interest-Rate Picture Murky

A modest gain in jobs last month, along with a further decline in unemployment, sends mixed signals to the Fed ahead of its September meeting.
By Matthew Heller | September 7, 2015
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