Employment figures

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…

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.…