Tag: U.S. Labor Department
Jobless claims held steady, signaling solid U.S. labor market
NEW YORK - The number of people filing for U.S. unemployment benefits held steady last week, in part reflecting estimated data for 13 states and...
U.S. payrolls rise 228,000; Wages gain less than forecast
NEW YORK - The United States added more jobs than forecast in November and the unemployment rate held at an almost 17-year low, though...
U.S. jobless claims decline as hurricane impact ebbs in South
NEW YORK - United States filings for unemployment benefits fell last week as the impact of hurricanes Harvey and Irma faded in several states, Labor...
Payrolls in U.S. rise 156,000; wages also below forecasts
NEW YORK - The United States economy added fewer employees than expected in August, the jobless rate rose and wages climbed less than forecast,...
Wage weakness amid solid hiring adds to U.S. economic puzzle
NEW YORK - United States hiring picked up in June while wage gains disappointed yet again, a mix that may continue to be a...
Fed officials divided on when to begin balance-sheet unwind
NEW YORK - A divided Federal Reserve policy committee couldn’t reach an agreement in June on the timing of when to begin shrinking its...