Job Openings Rise, Outnumber Unemployed by 1 Million
U.S. employers listed almost 7.6 million job openings in January, near the record high of 7.63 million in November, a sign that businesses are eager to hire more workers.
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U.S. Job Growth Surges; Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.0 Percent
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. job growth surged in January, with employers hiring the most workers in 11 months, pointing to underlying strength in the economy despite a darkening outlook that has left the Federal Reserve cautious about further interest rate hikes this year.
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How do we make sure everyone has enough? This is a simple question, but answering it has long vexed policymakers. In general, we all desire to live in a society where the poor are cared for, where families do not go unfed, and where a rising tide lifts all economic boats. But how do we get there?
U.S. Job Growth Surges; Annual Wage Gain Largest Since 2009
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. job growth accelerated in August and wages notched their largest annual increase in more than nine years, strengthening views that the economy was so far weathering the Trump administration’s escalating trade war with China.
Trump Slams AFL-CIO Leader for Sunday Show Comments
President Donald Trump on Monday responded to criticisms Richard Trumka, the president of the AFL-CIO, leveled at administration policies aimed at uplifting the American worker.
New York Times, WaPo Emphasize July Jobs Report Not Meeting Expectations After Downplaying Similar Numbers in 2016
The New York Times and Washington Post’s coverage of last month’s jobs report centered it falling below expectations, while the newspapers framed a similar jobs number more positively in October 2016 after it didn’t meet expectations.
Perez, Pelosi Slam Trump’s Economic Policies Despite July Jobs Report Showing Continued Growth
Democratic Party leaders had sharp words for President Donald Trump’s economic policies, despite a July jobs report showing the economy continued to grow.
U.S. Unemployment Rate Drops in July, Job Growth Slows
U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in July likely due to companies’ struggles to find qualified workers and the unemployment rate declined, pointing to tightening labor market conditions.
FLASHBACK: Clinton Predicted Recession, Economic Crash With Trump Presidency
U.S. Added 213,000 Jobs in June, Unemployment Increases From 3.8 to 4 Percent
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the June 2018 jobs report Friday, showing payroll employment was up by 213,000 and many sectors added jobs.
