Tag: Labor Department
U.S. added robust 273K jobs in Feb. before virus escalated
WASHINGTON (AP) – Hiring jumped in February as employers added 273,000 jobs, evidence that the economy was in strong shape before the coronavirus began...
Producer prices in U.S. rise more than forecast on services
WASHINGTON – A key measure of United States producer prices rose more than forecast in January, suggesting some inflationary pressures may be building.
So-called core...
U.S. job openings fall to two-year low, capping annual drop
WASHINGTON – United States job openings unexpectedly slumped, falling to a two-year low in December, which could reflect weaker demand for hiring as an...
U.S. jobs top estimates with 225,000 gain, wages accelerate
WASHINGTON – United States employers ramped up hiring in January and wage gains rebounded, providing fresh evidence of a durable jobs market that backs...
U.S. claims for jobless benefits fall to lowest since April
WASHINGTON – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week to the lowest level since mid-April, adding to evidence that the...
U.S. applications for jobless benefits rise less than forecast
WASHINGTON – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose less than forecast, marking the first increase in six weeks and adding to...
U.S. job openings decreased in Nov. to almost 2-year low
WASHINGTON – United States job openings fell in November to the lowest level in almost two years, indicating more employers see headcounts sufficient enough...
Core U.S. producer prices rise at slowest pace since 2016
WASHINGTON – A measure of underlying United States producer prices rose in December at the slowest pace since August 2016, indicating modest inflationary pressures.
The...
U.S. jobless claims decrease to lowest level in 5 weeks
WASHINGTON – Filings for United States unemployment benefits fell to a five-week low, the latest indication that the labor market remains solid just ahead...
U.S. jobless claims plummet but miss forecasts for bigger drop
WASHINGTON – Filings for United States unemployment benefits fell last week by the most since February though missed forecasts for a larger drop, potentially...
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