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Latest Jobs Report Pleases the Markets
Hiring cooled off a bit in December from the previous month, though the numbers reflect a still-strong labor market. Another part of Friday's unemployment report—on wage gains—has the stock market in a pretty good mood: Hires: Employers added 223,000 jobs in December, slightly above expectations of 200,... Go to Source Author: John Johnson
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Latest Jobs Report Pleases the Markets
Hiring cooled off a bit in December from the previous month, though the numbers reflect a still-strong labor market. Another part of Friday's unemployment report—on wage gains—has the stock market in a pretty good mood: Hires: Employers added 223,000 jobs in December, slightly above expectations of 200,... Go to Source Author: John Johnson
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Hiring Is Again Stronger Than Expected
The latest jobs report came in stronger than expected, which may not be great news for investors hoping the Fed eases up on rate increases. As the AP puts it, "the economy remains a picture of solid job growth and painful inflation." The details: New jobs: Employers added 261,000... Go to Source Author: John Johnson
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263K Jobs Added Last Month, Plus a Surprise Dip
America's employers slowed their hiring in September but still added a solid 263,000 jobs—a dose of encouraging news that may mean the Federal Reserve's drive to cool the job market and ease inflation is starting to make progress. Friday's government report showed that last month's job growth was... Go to Source Author:
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US Jobs Streak Now at 20 Months and Counting
The new monthly jobs report is out, and it shows that employers are continuing to hire, though at a slower pace than in recent months: The number: Employers added 315,000 jobs in August, almost exactly in line with expectations. That's down from 528,000 in July and the average... Go to Source Author: John Johnson