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Hurricanes, Strikes Result in Anemic Hiring Numbers
America's employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, a total that economists say was held down by the effects of hurricanes and a Boeing strike in particular that left many workers temporarily off payrolls. The report provided a somewhat blurry view of the job market at the end of... Go to Source Author:
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Stronger-Than-Expected Jobs Report Gets a ‘Wow’
America's employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, the latest evidence that the US labor market is still solid enough to support steady hiring and a growing economy. Last month's hiring gain was up sharply from the 159,000 jobs that were added in August, and the... Go to Source Author:
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Why the Latest Jobs Report Is Such a Big Deal
The monthly jobs report comes out Friday morning and since it has the potential to affect both the presidential race and the Federal Reserve's long-anticipated interest rate cut, it's being very closely watched. Economists will be watching to see if the unexpected spike in the unemployment rate in July was... Go to Source Author: Rob Quinn
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Much-Anticipated Jobs Report a Bit Weaker Than Expected
One of the most anticipated jobs reports in years is out, and it's a mix of good and bad news. One big takeaway is that the data keeps the Federal Reserve on track to cut interest rates later this month, though the size of the potential cut isn't any clearer,... Go to Source Author: John Johnson
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Unemployment Rate Takes Unexpected Jump
The latest unemployment report is out, and it reaffirms that the once-booming US job market runs the risk of fizzling: The number: Employers added 114,000 jobs in July, well below expectations of 185,000, reports CNBC . That's down from a revised figure of 179,000 in June; a dip... Go to Source Author: John Johnson
