Quote: Dec. 11, 2023

“As in recent months, job growth has been concentrated in just a few sectors, notably health care, government, and leisure and hospitality, while employment is little changed or declining in other sectors.”
–MBA Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni

Fed Holds Rates Steady

The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee announced it would be holding the target range for the federal funds rate unchanged yesterday, as it continues to aim for a 2% objective for inflation.

September Jobs Report Exceeds Expectations

The job market remained quite strong in September, with nonfarm employment increasing by 336,000, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.

September Jobs Report Exceeds Expectations

The job market remained quite strong in September, with nonfarm employment increasing by 336,000, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.

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