Employment figures
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Economy
U.S. payrolls increased by 147,000 in June, more than expected
Job growth proved better than expected in June, boosted by government hiring, as the labor market showed surprising resilience and…
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U.S. payrolls increased 139,000 in May, more than expected; unemployment at 4.2%
Hiring decreased just slightly in May even as consumers and companies braced against tariffs and a potentially slowing economy, the…
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U.S. payroll growth totals 177,000 in April, defying expectations
Job growth was stronger than expected in April despite worries over the impact of President Donald Trump’s blanket tariffs against…
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Economy
Jobs report Friday to provide important clues on where the economy is heading
Steven Chechette (C) speaks with a recruiter at the KeySource booth at the Mega JobNewsUSA South Florida Job Fair held…
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Economy
Private employers added just 77,000 jobs in February, far below expectations, ADP says
A person exits a Home Depot store in Midtown Manhattan on February 26, 2025 in New York City. Eduardo Munoz…
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Economy
Here’s where the jobs are for January 2025 — in one chart
Health care was a bright spot once again for the U.S. economy in January, even as overall job growth showed…
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Economy
U.S. economy added just 143,000 jobs in January but unemployment rate fell to 4%
A hiring sign is displayed in the window of a Chipotle on August 22, 2024 in Alexandria, Virginia. Anna Rose…
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Economy
The big January jobs report comes out Friday. Here’s what to expect
A hiring sign is posted on the door of a Taco Bell on August 22, 2024 in Alexandria, Virginia. Anna…
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Economy
Private payrolls expanded by 183,000 in January, topping expectations, ADP says
Private sector companies added more jobs than expected in January, furthering the case for a stable labor market that allows…
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Economy
Friday’s jobs report could present a mixed view of the labor market. Here’s what to expect
The December jobs report is likely to provide only limited clarity on where the labor market is headed, with experts…
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