Economy News ‘eye Popping’ March Jobs Report Shows Labor Market And U S Economy Are Still Going Strong

Economy added 119,000 jobs and unemployment ticked up in September, delayed report shows

The report reflects what was happening before the federal government shutdown began. The labor market may have changed since the data was collected. Read More

Jobs Report Surprises With 119K Gain, Shows Labor Market Stronger Than Thought

Among industry sectors, health care added 43,000 jobs, in line with recent monthly gains. Employment in restaurants and bars increased by 37,000, while transportation and warehousing fell by 25,000, ... Read More

No jobs report again. But these numbers show how the U.S. economy is doing.

Investors are set to miss out on the second U.S. jobs report in a row due to the government shutdown, but there’s enough scattered evidence to suggest the economy is hanging in there. With the ... Read More

The U.S. added a robust 119,000 jobs in September, but there are still signs of a weakening labor market

The closely followed report was originally scheduled for release on Oct. 3, but it was shelved by the government shutdown. Read More

Hints Of A Weak Jobs Market Ahead Of Thursday's Payrolls Report

Despite signs of a soft labor market, market expectations have turned cautious on the outlook for another rate cut by the Federal Reserve at next month’s policy meeting. Read more here. Read More

Late-arriving September jobs report likely shows that hiring was sluggish but layoffs few

During the 43-day U.S. government shutdown, investors, businesses, policymakers and the Federal Reserve groped in the dark for clues about the health of the American job market ... Read More

Labor secretary hails delayed September jobs report as ‘solid' news for the American people

September jobs report surprises with 119,000 new positions added, more than double economists' forecasts, as government shutdown delayed crucial economic data release. Read More