US job growth
US job growth rebounds modestly; unemployment rate hits 3.9 percent
Fri, May 04, 2018
That was still the fewest amount of jobs created in six months and followed an outsized gain of 324,000 in February. While cold weather in March and April probably held back job growth, hiring is moderating as the labor market hits full employment. There has been an increase in reports of employers, especially in the construction and manufacturing sectors, struggling to find qualified workers.
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Strong US job growth forecast; unemployment rate seen at 4 pct
Fri, Mar 09, 2018
US job growth likely rose at a brisk clip in February and probably pushed down the unemployment rate to a more than 17-year low of 4.0 percent, but wage gains are expected to have slowed after three straight months of strong increases.
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U.S. job growth speeds up, unemployment rate falls
Fri, Nov 03, 2017
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 261,000 jobs last month as 106,000 leisure and hospitality workers returned to work, the Labor Department said in its closely watched employment report on Friday. That was the largest gain since July 2016 but below economists` expectations for an increase of 310,000 jobs.
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US job growth rebounds sharply in April, unemployment rate falls to 4.4%
Sat, May 06, 2017
The US job growth has rebounded sharply in April and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.4%, near a 10-year low, pointing to a tightening labour market that likely seals the case for an interest rate increase next month.
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US job growth slows, but wages rebound strongly
Fri, Jan 06, 2017
US employment increased less than expected in December but a rebound in wages pointed to sustained labour market momentum that sets up the economy for stronger growth and further interest rate increases from the US Federal Reserve this year.
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