Tag: Labor Department
U.S. hiring resilient with 128,000 gain despite strike, census
WASHINGTON – United States hiring was unexpectedly resilient in October and prior months saw sharp upward revisions, offering hope that the labor market can...
U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly decline to a three-week low
WASHINGTON – Applications for unemployment benefits in the United States unexpectedly declined to a three-week low despite a strike by General Motors Co. workers...
Job openings in U.S. decline to lowest since March 2018
WASHINGTON – United States job openings unexpectedly declined in August to the lowest level since March 2018, underscoring the slowdown in hiring across American...
Core U.S. producer prices fall most in more than 4 years
WASHINGTON – A measure of underlying United States producer prices posted the biggest monthly drop in more than four years, adding to signs of...
U.S. payrolls miss estimates as wages cool in sign of downshift
WASHINGTON – United States private hiring was less than forecast in September as wage gains cooled, offering a warning that the record-long expansion may...
U.S. jobless claims edge up, though labor market remains tight
WASHINGTON – Filings for United States unemployment benefits rose to a four-week high, another sign of potential labor market weakness ahead of the monthly...
U.S. jobless claims increase to three-week high of 213,000
WASHINGTON – Filings for United States unemployment benefits rose for a second week but remained near historically low levels, a sign the labor market...
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...
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