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Government, Business

Economic Strength Persists With 216,000 New Jobs in December

The nation’s employers added a robust 216,000 jobs in December 2023, the latest sign that the American labor market remains resilient even in the face of sharply higher interest rates.

January 5, 2024
Government, Business

Labor Market Solid With 199,000 Jobs Added in November

The nation’s employers added a solid 199,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate fell, fresh signs that the economy could achieve an elusive “soft landing.â€

December 8, 2023
Government, Business

Job Growth Slows in October, but Still Sturdy at 150,000

WASHINGTON — The nation’s employers slowed their hiring in October, adding a modest but still decent 150,000 jobs, a sign that the labor market may be cooling but remains resilient.

November 3, 2023
Government, Business

Employers Added a Strong 336,000 Jobs in September

WASHINGTON — Employers added 336,000 jobs in September, an unexpectedly robust gain that suggests that many companies remain confident enough to keep hiring despite high interest rates.

October 6, 2023
Government, Business

Labor Market Still Resilient, Adds 187,000 Jobs in August

The nation’s employers added 187,000 jobs in August, evidence of a slowing but still-resilient labor market despite the high interest rates the Federal Reserve has imposed.

September 1, 2023
Business, For-Hire

Searches for UPS Jobs Soar Following Union Deal

UPS Inc. has become a hot employer since its union last month secured $30 billion in new money over a five-year contract.

August 8, 2023
Government, Business

Employers Add a Solid 187,000 Jobs in July

WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added 187,000 jobs in July, fewer than expected, as the higher interest rates continued to weigh on the economy. But the unemployment rate dipped to 3.5%.

August 4, 2023
Government, Business

Hiring Slowed but Continued Growth With 209,000 Jobs in June

America’s employers pulled back on hiring but still delivered another month of solid gains in June, adding 209,000 jobs, another sign of the economy's resiliency.

July 7, 2023
Government, Business

Job Openings Hit 10.1 Million

WASHINGTON — U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in April, illustrating the resilience of the American labor market and complicating Federal Reserve efforts to fight inflation.

May 31, 2023
Government, Business

Employers Add 253,000 Jobs in April

WASHINGTON — America’s employers added a healthy 253,000 jobs in April, evidence of a labor market that still shows surprising resilience despite rising interest rates and high inflation.

May 5, 2023