Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 73,000 in July and the unemployment rate stood at 4.2%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Aug. 1.
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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.
Economy Adds 147,000 Jobs in June; Industry Economists Weigh In
Total nonfarm payroll increased by 147,000 in June, and the unemployment rate was 4.1%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced.
Jobs Increase by 139,000 in May; Unemployment Remains Flat
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 139,000 in May, with the unemployment rate flat at 4.2%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
U.S. Adds 177,000 Jobs in April; Industry Economists Weigh In
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 177,000 jobs were added to total nonfarm payroll employment last month, with the unemployment rate flat at 4.2%.
U.S. Adds 228,000 Jobs in March; Industry Economists Weigh In
Total nonfarm payroll increased by 228,000 in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Jobs Up by 151,000 in February; Unemployment Rate Ticks Up
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released February employment numbers, finding total nonfarm payroll rose by 151,000 in February.
143,000 Jobs Added in January, Unemployment Rate Edges Down
There were 143,000 jobs added to total nonfarm payroll employment in January, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Feb. 7.
November Job Growth Exceeds Expectation
November’s job creation bounced back from October and exceeded consensus estimates.
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%.