Based on April’s employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there was some positive news on the job market for April, with the unemployment rate steady at 4.3%, employment growth at a solid 115,000, and wage growth picking up to 3.6% at an annual rate.
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Jobs Increase by 178,000 in March; MBA Economist Weighs In
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 178,000 in March, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Jobs Up by 22,000 in August, Unemployment at 4.3%, BLS Reports
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released August jobs data Friday morning, finding that total nonfarm payroll employment ticked up by 22,000, and the unemployment rate is little changed at 4.3%.
Chart of the Week: Average Wage Growth for Job Stayers Vs. Switchers
Given the current economic uncertainty, a lot of attention is being paid to the health of the labor market. Overall, it is fair to say that the job market is still healthy but continues to weaken. Based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Employment Situation report, job growth came in at 147,000 in June, matching the average pace for the past year. The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1%, but the participation rate dropped again, as workers continued to leave the workforce.
BLS: 254,000 Jobs Added in September
The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced 254,000 jobs were added in September, with the unemployment level still relatively flat at 4.1%.
Unemployment Rises to 4.3% in July
Total nonfarm payroll increased by 114,000 in July, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Jobs Report: U.S. Economy Adds 175,000 in April
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 175,000 in April, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
MBA Chart of the Week: Payroll Growth and Unemployment
Our Chart of the Week focuses on Friday’s Employment Situation report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Inflation Increases Slightly in December
The headline inflation rate increased modestly during December, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday.
Job Market Grows by 216,000 in December
The job market held steady in December, with growth in payrolls of 216,000 and the unemployment rate unchanged at 3.7%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.