Employment figures

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…

Young job seekers are finding it tougher to find employment, despite a bustling labor market: ‘It was brutal’

After receiving a graduate degree, Julianna Larock was bombarded with news about the powerful labor market and how much demand…

U.S. job growth totaled 175,000 in April, much less than expected, while unemployment rose to 3.9%

The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in April while the unemployment rate rose, lifting hopes that the Federal…

Here’s what to expect from the April jobs report on Friday

Hiring likely continued at a brisk pace in April as investors look for any cracks in the labor market that…

Private payrolls increased by 192,000 in April, more than expected for resilient labor market

Private payrolls increased at a faster-than-expected pace in April, indicating there are still plenty of tail winds for the U.S.…

Something strange has been happening with jobless claims numbers lately

Calling the state of the U.S. jobs market these days stable seems like an understatement considering the latest data coming…

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…