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Jobless Claims Hit Five-Week Low Amid Tight Labor Market

Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly dipped to a five-week low, offering a fresh sign the job market remains historically tight amid other mixed signals on the economy.

May 23, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

Jobs Top Forecast at 263,000 Gain, but Wages Miss Estimates

The U.S. economy accelerated its rebound from a recent soft patch as unemployment unexpectedly fell to a fresh 49-year low amid strong hiring and cooler-than-projected wage gains, suggesting the hot labor market can extend its run.

May 3, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

Employment Costs Rise 0.7% in First Quarter

U.S. employment costs held up at a steady pace in the first quarter as wages firmed, signaling some buildup of inflationary pressures that could still spur pickups in otherwise-muted price gauges.

April 30, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Fall, Hitting New 49-Year Low

Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly dropped, falling to the lowest level since October 1969, as the tight labor market showed little sign of easing.

April 11, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

US Job Openings Tumble in February

The number of available jobs in the United States fell sharply in February after reaching a record level the previous month, a sign that businesses may pull back a bit on hiring.

April 9, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

Jobless Claims Fall to 49-Year Low, Below All Forecasts

Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell, dropping to the lowest since December 1969, as the labor market tightened further.

April 4, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

Investors Leery of Sharp Downturn in Labor Market

Investors were on edge a year ago for signs the U.S. labor market was overheating. Now they’re primed for the opposite.

April 4, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

US Firms Post Weakest Job Growth in 18 Months, ADP Says

U.S. companies added the fewest workers in March since late 2017 as construction and manufacturing cut jobs, according to a private report that signals potential weakness in employment ahead of the monthly Labor Department data April 5.

April 3, 2019
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Colorado Driver Shortage Presents Opportunity for Immigrants

The United States and Colorado are facing a truck driver shortage, a daunting economic prospect as the vast majority of goods in the country are transported over the road.

March 25, 2019
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Jobless Claims Fall More Than Expected to Four-Week Low

Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits fell more than expected to a four-week low, as the labor market tightens further following the end of a five-week government shutdown.

March 21, 2019