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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

Unemployment Dips to Lowest Level in 50 Years

Unemployment Dips to Lowest Level in 50 Years

A second straight month of strong U.S. job growth is "further evidence that February’s paltry 56,000 increase in jobs was an aberration."

By Matthew Heller | May 3, 2019

U.S. Adds 250,00 Jobs, Wages Rise 3.1%

U.S. Adds 250,00 Jobs, Wages Rise 3.1%

The October jobs report is "another reminder of the labor market’s persistent strength even as the stock market has swerved down in recent weeks."

By Matthew Heller | November 2, 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

IMF Sees Global Economic Upswing

IMF Sees Global Economic Upswing

However, its projection for economic growth in the United States this year remains modest, at 2.2%.

By Vincent Ryan | October 10, 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

Private Companies See Bright Prospects, Wage Growth

Private Companies See Bright Prospects, Wage Growth

For the first time in two years, more than half of private employers expect to add employees over the next year: PwC report.

By Ken Esch | August 10, 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

Modest Jobs Gain Not Seen Deterring Rate Hike

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

Jobs Report Boosts Case for Interest Rate Hike

Jobs Report Boosts Case for Interest Rate Hike

“Raising rates [this] week is as close to a certainty as you ever get in this business," an investment strategist says.

By Matthew Heller | March 13, 2017

Jobless Claims Fall Unexpectedly to 234,000

Jobless Claims Fall Unexpectedly to 234,000

The latest weekly jobless data indicate companies are "attempting to retain their workers in a tight labor market."

By Matthew Heller | February 10, 2017

Labor Cost Benchmark Rises Only 0.6% in Q1

Labor Cost Benchmark Rises Only 0.6% in Q1

“We continue to be on track for very slow progress,” an economist says of the small increase in wages despite a strengthening labor market.

By Matthew Heller | April 29, 2016

Fed Survey Shows Wages Picking up in U.S.

Fed Survey Shows Wages Picking up in U.S.

Wage growth and signs that the oil industry may be emerging from its decline were two of the bright spots in the Fed's latest “Beige Book.”

By Matthew Heller | April 14, 2016