Jobs News Us Jobs Report For August Could Point To A Moderating Pace Of Hiring As Economy Gradually Slows

US hiring fell sharply in July, an unexpected setback for the economy stoking recession fears

The U.S. economy suffered an unexpected setback in July as hiring fell sharply and the unemployment rate rose for the fourth straight ... Read More

Moderate US job openings, weak hiring underscore labor market stagnation

WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - U.S. job openings increased marginally in August while hiring declined, consistent with lackluster labor market conditions that could allow the Federal Reserve to cut ... Read More

There’s no jobs report today. So here’s what we know about the US labor market

On this particular Friday, at 8:30 a.m. ET, the Bureau of Labor Statistics was supposed to release the September jobs report. Read More

There may not be a jobs report at all this week — so economists are homing in on this data instead

In what could be the last piece of federal jobs data released this week if the government shuts down, a new report Tuesday showed that the number of available roles remains low for the year, a sign ... Read More

US adds 254,000 jobs and unemployment dips to 4.1% in sign of still-sturdy labor market

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, easing concerns about a weakening labor market and suggesting that the pace of hiring is still solid enough ... Read More

Government shutdown delays jobs report. What data economists are tracking instead

The government shutdown delayed the jobs report and may postpone other key economic data. Here is what economists are looking at instead. Read More

U.S. Private Sector Shed Most Jobs In Two Years Last Month

Employment in the U.S. private sector declined at a faster rate than expected in August, according to a report released Wednesday by the private payroll processing firm ADP, signaling further cooling ... Read More

Government Shutdown Could Delay Economic Data at a Critical Moment

“Flying blind amidst heavy fog is a dangerous proposition,” one economist said about the risks of a lapse in official statistics. By Ben Casselman The monthly jobs report on Friday is expected to ... Read More

The US economy lost 32,000 private-sector jobs in September

Private payrolls plunged in September, complicating the picture for the US economy as policymakers and investors struggle to assess the state of the labor market amid a government shutdown. The Bureau ... Read More