January jobs report smashes expectations as payrolls grow by 130,000
The economy added 130,000 jobs in January — far more than economists had anticipated — while the unemployment…
US weekly jobless claims increase more than expected
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased more than…
Sluggish hiring closes out a frustrating year for job seekers though unemployment slips to 4.4%
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sluggish December hiring concluded a year of weak employment gains that have frustrated job seekers…
US third-quarter productivity rises at fastest pace in two years
WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (Reuters) – U.S. worker productivity grew at its fastest pace in two years in the…
US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall
WASHINGTON, Dec 24 (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits unexpectedly fell last…
US says price increases eased last month but data may be distorted and Americans aren’t feeling it
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation slowed unexpectedly last month according to data that was delayed, and likely distorted,…
US labor cost growth moderates in third quarter amid easing labor market conditions
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters) – U.S. labor costs increased slightly less than expected in the…
US import prices unexpectedly flat in September
WASHINGTON, Dec 3 (Reuters) – U.S. import prices were unexpectedly unchanged in September as high costs for consumer…
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as job cuts stay low
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week in a sign that…
US inflation stays elevated but prices rose less than feared last month
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation remained elevated last month as gas prices jumped while the cost of rents…
US consumer confidence declines again as Americans fret over prices, job market
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence declined again in September as Americans’ pessimism over inflation and the weakening…
US job openings barely budged in August at 7.2 million
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. jobs openings were essentially unchanged million last month amid economic uncertainty arising from President…