U.S. job market slows, but it’s not yet a ‘three-alarm fire,’ economist says
The U.S. job market is cooling at a worrisome rate but not to an extent that warrants panic — at…
August payrolls grew by a less-than-expected 142,000, but unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2%
The U.S. economy created slightly fewer jobs than expected in August, reflecting a slowing labor market while also clearing the…
Friday’s jobs report for August is going to be huge. Here’s what to expect
Wall Street is gearing up for one of the most important economic releases of the year Friday, when the Labor…
Nonfarm payroll growth revised down by 818,000, Labor Department says
The U.S. economy created 818,000 fewer jobs than originally reported in the 12-month period through March 2024, the Labor Department…
Wednesday’s big CPI inflation report could mark a change in thinking for the Fed
The news Tuesday was good for inflation, and investors hope it will get even better Wednesday when the Labor Department…
Job growth totals 114,000 in July, much less than expected, as unemployment rate rises to 4.3%
Job growth in the U.S. slowed much more than expected during July and the unemployment rate ticked higher, fueling fears…
Private payroll growth slowed to 122,000 in July, less than expected, ADP says
Private job growth slowed further in July while the pace of wage gains hit a three-year low, payrolls processing firm…
U.S. economy added 206,000 jobs in June, unemployment rate rises to 4.1%
The U.S. economy again added slightly more jobs than expected in June though the unemployment rate increased, the Labor Department…
Private payrolls grew by just 150,000 in June, less than expected
Private payroll growth edged lower in June, according to a report Wednesday from ADP that indicates a potential slowdown in…
U.S. adds a much-better-than-expected 272,000 jobs in May, but unemployment rate edges up to 4%
The U.S. economy added far more jobs than expected in May, countering fears of a slowdown in the labor market…
