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 … Business • 02 Jun
US hiring shows surprise surge as unemployment falls Job creation in the US picked up pace in April and unemployment returned to the lowest level in decades, government data showed today, defying expectations … Business • 05 May
US job growth beats expectations in February The US economy added jobs at a solid clip in February, likely ensuring that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates for longer, though wage … Business • 10 Mar
US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, suggesting the labour market remains tight despite higher interest rates. Business • 19 Jan
US job growth solid in December; unemployment falls The US economy maintained a strong pace of job growth in December, with the unemployment rate falling to 3.5%, but higher borrowing costs as the … Business • 06 Jan
US job growth beats expectations in October US employers hired more workers than expected in October, but a rise in the unemployment rate to 3.7% suggested some loosening in labour market conditions, … Business • 04 Nov 22
US sees solid jobs growth, unemployment rate hits 3.5% US employers hired more workers than expected in September, while the unemployment rate dropped to 3.5%, pointing to a tight labour market which keeps the … Business • 07 Oct 22
US job growth beats expectations in May US employment increased more than expected in May, while the unemployment rate held steady at 3.6%, signs of a tight labour market that could keep … Business • 03 Jun 22
US job growth beats expectations US job growth increased more than expected in April, underscoring the economy's strong fundamentals despite a contraction in gross domestic product in the first quarter. Business • 06 May 22
US weekly jobless claims fall again The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, indicating a further tightening of labour market conditions heading into the second … Business • 07 Apr 22
US job growth solid in March, unemployment rate falls US job growth continued at a brisk pace in March, with the unemployment rate falling to a new two-year low of 3.6% and wages re-accelerating. Business • 01 Apr 22
US weekly jobless claims lowest since 1969 New applications for US jobless benefits dropped to a 52 and a half low last week, while the number of Americans on unemployment rolls continued … Business • 24 Mar 22
US job growth accelerates in February US employers hired far more workers than expected in February, pushing the labour market closer to maximum employment, new figures show today. Business • 04 Mar 22
US weekly jobless claims fall for second week in a row The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, while layoffs declined sharply in February, indicating that the … Business • 03 Mar 22
US weekly jobless claims fall in Christmas week The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, the Labor Department said today. Business • 30 Dec 21
US weekly jobless claims lowest in more than 52 years The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to the lowest level in more than 52 years last week as labour market … Business • 09 Dec 21
US consumer prices surge on higher fuel, food costs US consumer prices increased more than expected in October as the cost of petrol and food surged, leading to the biggest annual gain since 1990. Business • 10 Nov 21
US job growth slows sharply in September US employment increased far less than expected in September amid a decline in government payrolls, but hiring could pick up in the months ahead as … Business • 08 Oct 21
US weekly jobless claims near 18-month low The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell last week to the lowest level in nearly 18 months, offering more evidence that … Business • 09 Sep 21
US job growth slows sharply in August US job growth slowed more than expected in August amid a softening in demand for services and persistent worker shortages as Covid-19 infections soared, but … Business • 03 Sep 21
US Q2 economic growth revised slightly higher The US economy grew a little faster than initially thought in the second quarter, lifting the level of gross domestic product above its pre-pandemic peak, … Business • 26 Aug 21
US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rise The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased last week for the first time in more than a month, but layoffs are … Business • 17 Jun 21
US weekly jobless claims fall as Q4 growth revised up Fewer than expected Americans filed new claims for unemployment benefits last week as economic activity rebounds after weather-related disruptions in February. Business • 25 Mar 21
US job growth beats expectations in February US jobs increased more than expected in February amid falling new Covid-19 cases, quickening vaccination rates and additional pandemic relief money from the government. Business • 05 Mar 21
US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected Fewer Americans filed new claims for unemployment benefits last week amid falling Covid-19 infections, but the near-term outlook for the labour market is unclear after … Business • 25 Feb 21
