US jobs report brightens economy's prospects US employers maintained a solid pace of hiring in May, returning employment to its pre-recession level . Business • 06 Jun 14
US jobs report brightens economy's prospects US employers maintained a solid pace of hiring in May, returning employment to its pre-recession level . Business • 06 Jun 14
US jobs growth at fastest pace in two years US job growth increased at its fastest pace in more than two years in April and the unemployment rate dived to a five and half year low of 6.3%. Business • 02 May 14
US jobs growth at fastest pace in two years US job growth increased at its fastest pace in more than two years in April and the unemployment rate dived to a five and half year low of 6.3%. Business • 02 May 14
US job growth accelerates in February US job growth rose more than expected in February, which could ease fears of an abrupt slowdown in economic growth. Business • 07 Mar 14
US job growth accelerates in February US job growth rose more than expected in February, which could ease fears of an abrupt slowdown in economic growth. Business • 07 Mar 14
US jobless claims fall to three month low The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected and hit a three-month low last week. Business • 06 Mar 14
US jobless claims fall to three month low The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected and hit a three-month low last week. Business • 06 Mar 14
US job growth below expectations in January The US economy added 113,000 jobs in January, far fewer than economists had expected and suggesting continuing weakness after December's poor numbers, official data has shown. Business • 07 Feb 14
US job growth below expectations in January The US economy added 113,000 jobs in January, far fewer than economists had expected and suggesting continuing weakness after December's poor numbers, official data has shown. Business • 07 Feb 14
US economy created just 74,000 jobs last month US employers hired the fewest workers in almost three years in December, new figures show today. Business • 10 Jan 14
US economy created just 74,000 jobs last month US employers hired the fewest workers in almost three years in December, new figures show today. Business • 10 Jan 14
New figures show US labour market is firming The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits last week fell slightly more than expected. Business • 09 Jan 14
New figures show US labour market is firming The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits last week fell slightly more than expected. Business • 09 Jan 14
US unemployment rate hits 5 year low US employers hired more workers than expected in November and the jobless rate fell to a five-year low of 7%, new figures show. Business • 06 Dec 13
US unemployment rate hits 5 year low US employers hired more workers than expected in November and the jobless rate fell to a five-year low of 7%, new figures show. Business • 06 Dec 13
US job growth lost momentum before budget row hit US employers added far fewer than expected workers in September, suggesting a loss of momentum in the economy that supported the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain its monthly bond purchases. Business • 22 Oct 13
US job growth lost momentum before budget row hit US employers added far fewer than expected workers in September, suggesting a loss of momentum in the economy that supported the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain its monthly bond purchases. Business • 22 Oct 13
Flood of US economic data due next week A wave of US economic data is set to hit financial markets starting next week after a last-minute budget deal re-opened the federal government yesteday. Business • 18 Oct 13
Flood of US economic data due next week A wave of US economic data is set to hit financial markets starting next week after a last-minute budget deal re-opened the federal government yesteday. Business • 18 Oct 13
US job growth misses expectations in August US job growth was less than expected in August and the unemployment rate dropped to a four and a half year low as workers gave up the search for work. Business • 06 Sep 13
US job growth misses expectations in August US job growth was less than expected in August and the unemployment rate dropped to a four and a half year low as workers gave up the search for work. Business • 06 Sep 13
US unemployment rate down to lowest since 2008 US employers added fewer jobs in July but the gains were enough to lower the unemployment rate to a more than four year low of 7.4%. Business • 02 Aug 13
US unemployment rate down to lowest since 2008 US employers added fewer jobs in July but the gains were enough to lower the unemployment rate to a more than four year low of 7.4%. Business • 02 Aug 13
US jobs figures may draw Fed closer to tapering US job growth increased more than expected in June, the latest figures show. Business • 05 Jul 13
US jobs figures may draw Fed closer to tapering US job growth increased more than expected in June, the latest figures show. Business • 05 Jul 13
US economy adds just 88,000 jobs in March US employers added just 88,000 jobs in March, the fewest in nine months and a sharp retreat after some weeks of strong hiring. Business • 05 Apr 13
US economy adds just 88,000 jobs in March US employers added just 88,000 jobs in March, the fewest in nine months and a sharp retreat after some weeks of strong hiring. Business • 05 Apr 13
Dow Jones hits 14,000, for a minute anyway The Dow Jones briefly topped 14,000 at one stage today, a milestone not seen since before the financial crisis rocked the markets and the world economy. Business • 01 Feb 13
Dow Jones hits 14,000, for a minute anyway The Dow Jones briefly topped 14,000 at one stage today, a milestone not seen since before the financial crisis rocked the markets and the world economy. Business • 01 Feb 13
