Payrolls report Friday likely to show a jobs market that is still hot
The U.S. jobs market is still on fire, no matter how much effort policymakers put into cooling it off. Despite…
Job openings fall by half a million
There were about half a million fewer job openings in May than the previous month, providing at least a modest…
Jobless claims increase more than expected to their highest since October 2021
First-time jobless claims rose sharply last week in a potential sign that the labor market is softening up after more…
Payrolls rose 339,000 in May, much better than expected in resilient labor market
The U.S. economy continued to crank out jobs in May, with nonfarm payrolls surging more than expected despite multiple headwinds,…
Here’s what to watch out for in Friday’s jobs report for May
Watching the monthly jobs reports this year has been something of a waiting exercise, with economists and market participants looking…
Private payrolls rose by 278,000 in May, well ahead of expectations, ADP says
The U.S. labor market posted another month of surprising strength in May as companies added jobs at a pace well…
Here’s where the jobs are for April 2023 — in one chart
Broad job gains across the economy helped the labor market show resilience in the face of a banking crisis and…
Job growth totals 253,000 in April, beating expectations even as the U.S. economy slows
Job growth fared better than expected in April despite bank turmoil and a decelerating economy, the Labor Department reported Friday.…
Private payrolls surged by 296,000 in April, much higher than expected, ADP says
Hiring at private companies unexpectedly swelled in April, countering expectations for a cooling job market ahead, payroll processing firm ADP…
Job openings fell more than expected in March to lowest level in nearly two years
Employment openings pulled back further in March, hitting a nearly two-year low in a sign that the ultra-tight U.S. job…
