Tag: Labor Department
Weekly U.S. jobless claims decline to lowest level since April
WASHINGTON – The fewest Americans in almost five months filed for unemployment benefits last week, signaling the broad labor market remains healthy despite cooling...
U.S. core producer prices accelerate after July slowdown
WASHINGTON – A measure of underlying United States producer prices that excludes food and fuel picked up in August after posting its smallest gain...
Job openings in U.S. declined in July to a five-month low
WASHINGTON – United States job openings declined in July to a five-month low, signaling a pause in demand for workers ahead of a cooling...
U.S. payrolls rise 130,000, boosted by 25,000 for census count
WASHINGTON – United States companies' hiring stumbled in August, likely cementing expectations for a second straight Federal Reserve interest-rate cut as trade uncertainty and...
U.S. jobless claims hit four-week low, underscoring strength
WASHINGTON – Filings for United States unemployment benefits dropped to a four-week low, offering the latest sign of labor-market strength.Jobless claims decreased by 12,000...
Core U.S. producer-price index posts first drop in two years
WASHINGTON – A measure of underlying United States producer prices unexpectedly fell in July, with the first drop since early 2017 adding to signs...
U.S. jobless claims Aug. 3: Drop shows firm labor market
WASHINGTON – Applications for United States unemployment benefits declined for the second time in three weeks, indicating the labor market is holding steadfast in...
Employment openings in U.S. remained elevated in June
WASHINGTON – United States job openings were little changed in June at elevated levels, adding to signs that the labor market remains generally healthy.There...
U.S. jobs report July 2019: 164,000 added, wages picked up
WASHINGTON – United States employers kept adding workers at a healthy pace in July and wage gains picked up, underlining a solid labor market...
U.S. jobless claims rise to 215,000 as labor market holds firm
WASHINGTON – Filings for United States unemployment benefits edged up while remaining at historically low levels, another indication that the labor market remains generally...
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