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Nonfarm payrolls increased by 143,000 jobs last month after rising by an upwardly revised 307,000 in December

US job growth misses expectations in January

US job growth slowed more than expected in January, likely restrained by wildfires in California and cold weather across much of the country, but a 4% unemployment rate probably gives the Federal Reserve cover to hold off cutting interest rates at least until June.

Business • 07 Feb

Despite strong hiring, the US unemployment rate rose to 3.7% from a 53-year low of 3.4% in April, new figures show today

US job growth beats expectations in May

US employment increased more than expected in May, but a moderation in wages could allow the Federal Reserve to skip an interest rate hike this month for the first time since embarking on it aggressive policy tightening campaign more than a year ago.

Business • 02 Jun 23

US non-farm payrolls increased by 245,000 jobs last month after rising by 610,000 in October, the Labor Department said today

US job gains miss expectations in November

The US economy added the fewest workers in six months in November, hindered by a resurgence in new Covid-19 cases that, together with a lack of more government relief money, threatens to reverse the recovery from the pandemic recession.

Business • 04 Dec 20

Initial claims for US unemployment benefits rose to a seasonally adjusted 274,000 for the week ended April 30

US jobless claims rise, planned layoffs surge

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, posting the biggest gain in more than a year,

Business • 05 May 16

The US unemployment rate held steady at a six-year low of 5.8%

US jobs growth at strongest level in three years

US employers added the largest number of workers in nearly three years in October and wages increased, which could bring the Federal Reserve closer to raising interest rates.

Business • 05 Dec 14

US initial jobless claims fell by 10,000 to 278,000 in the week ending November 1

US jobless claims fall to 14 year low

New claims for US unemployment insurance benefits fell last week in a fresh sign of the improving jobs market, the Labor Department reported today.

Business • 06 Nov 14

US economy added 236,000 jobs in February

US jobless rate falls to four year low

US companies increased hiring in February, adding 236,000 jobs and pushing the unemployment rate down to 7.7% from 7.9% in January.

Business • 08 Mar 13

US economy added 146,000 jobs in November

The US economy added a solid 146,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate fell to 7.7%, the lowest since December 2008.

Business • 07 Dec 12

US payrolls see sharp rise in October

US employers speeded up hiring in October and the jobless rate moved higher as more workers restarted job hunts - a hopeful sign for a lacklustre economy.

Business • 02 Nov 12

Non-Farm Payroll