Unemployment ticks down, labor market remains strong, latest numbers show
A month before voters cast their ballots, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report showing a strong labor market with growing wages, a lower unemployment rate, and the addition of 254,000 jobs to the economy.
US adds a robust 254,000 jobs and unemployment dips to 4.1% in sign of still-sturdy labor market
America’s employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, easing concerns about a weakening labor market and suggesting that the pace of hiring is still solid enough to support a growing economy.
As the labor market cools, keep an eye on this number in the jobs report
It looks at the concentration of job growth. When it's above 50, more industries added jobs than shed them that month.
US adds a robust 254,000 jobs in sign of still-sturdy labor market
Last month’s hiring gain was up sharply from the 159,000 jobs that were added in August, and the unemployment dropped from 4.2 percent to 4.1 percent, the Labor Department said Friday.
US job openings rise to 8 million as labor market remains sturdy
The Labor Department reported Tuesday that employers posted 8 million vacancies in August, up from 7.7 million in July. Economists had expected openings to be virtually unchanged. Openings were up in construction and in state and local government.
US job openings tick up to 8 million in August as labor market continues to show resilience
US job openings tick up to 8 million in August as labor market continues to show resilience.
A sign of strength in the labor market: Job openings increased in August
The number of available jobs in the US grew in August, signaling an undercurrent of strength in the labor market.
Job openings rebound in August, no signs of labor market dip
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