The U.S. saw stunningly strong growth in jobs last month. Here's what to know
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The U.S. saw stunningly strong growth in jobs last month. Here's what to know

NPR  

The U.S. saw stunningly strong growth in jobs last month. Instead, they created more than a quarter-million jobs last month, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, according to a report Friday from the Labor Department. Sponsor Message While that's a slowdown from the first three months of the year, when employers added an average of 267,000 jobs a month, it's still a solid pace. According to CME's FedWatch tool, odds of a quarter-point rate cut at the next Fed meeting rose to nearly 95% after the jobs report was released, from 68% the day before.

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November jobs report shows healthy labor market with 227,000 new roles - up dramatically from slow October
2 weeks, 3 days ago

November jobs report shows healthy labor market with 227,000 new roles - up dramatically from slow October

The Independent  

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JOBS REPORT: U.S. Adds Robust 254,000 Jobs And Unemployment Dips To 4.1%
2 months, 2 weeks ago

JOBS REPORT: U.S. Adds Robust 254,000 Jobs And Unemployment Dips To 4.1%

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — America’s employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, easing concerns about a weakening labor market and suggesting that the pace of hiring is still solid enough to support a growing economy. Payroll employment rises by 254,000 in September; unemployment rate changes little at 4.1% #JobsReport #BLSdata https://t.co/ZwrVfLviqL — BLS-Labor Statistics October 4, 2024 …

"Very good news": Strong September report shows U.S. added 254k jobs
2 months, 2 weeks ago

"Very good news": Strong September report shows U.S. added 254k jobs

Salon  

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Another month of robust US job growth points to continued economic strength
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Another month of robust US job growth points to continued economic strength

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — America’s employers delivered another outpouring of jobs in March, adding a sizzling 303,000 workers to their payrolls and bolstering hopes that the economy can vanquish inflation without succumbing to a recession in the face of high interest rates. Last month’s job growth was up from a revised 270,000 in February and was far above the 200,000 jobs that …

US employers add a surprisingly strong 216,000 jobs in a sign of continued economic strength
11 months, 2 weeks ago

US employers add a surprisingly strong 216,000 jobs in a sign of continued economic strength

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The nation’s employers added a robust 216,000 jobs last month, the latest sign that the American labor market remains resilient even in the face of sharply higher interest rates. Asked why many Americans remain dissatisfied by the economy, Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su said Friday that “part of the unfortunate reality is we live in polarized times.’’ Many …

Here’s why the shockingly good jobs report is going to cost you
1 year, 2 months ago

Here’s why the shockingly good jobs report is going to cost you

CNN  

New York CNN — The US economy feels lousy for so many people. So you’d think some really, really, shockingly good news about the job market would give Americans’ spirits a boost. When you see gas prices at $3.75 on average, mortgage rates above 7% and at a 23-year high, food prices going up at the grocery store, and a …

Jobs report: US economy adds only 194,000 jobs in September
3 years, 2 months ago

Jobs report: US economy adds only 194,000 jobs in September

CNN  

New York CNN Business — America’s economic recovery has hit a roadblock: US employers added only 194,000 jobs in September, another troubling sign that Covid is disrupting the economy. “The weak jobs report shouldn’t be a surprise given the survey for it was taken near the peak of the Delta variant wave on September 12,” said Robert Frick, corporate economist …

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