US jobless claims fall to near 44-1/2-year low
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits decreased 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted 229,000 for the week ended Oct.
Nov 02, 2017, 18:22 PM IST
US job growth slows, but wages rebound strongly
US employment increased less than expected in December but a rebound in wages pointed to sustained labor market momentum that sets up the economy for stronger growth and further interest rate increases from the Federal Reserve this year.
Jan 06, 2017, 21:07 PM IST
US job growth fades in September; jobless rate 5.1%
The US job market faltered in September and hiring in prior months was slower than thought, the Labour Department said today in a report pointing to a slowing economy.
Oct 03, 2015, 00:26 AM IST
US job growth rebounds, keeps 2015 Fed rate hike in play
US job growth rebounded last month and the unemployment rate dropped to a near seven-year low of 5.4 percent, signs of a pick-up in economic momentum that could keep the Federal Reserve on track to hike interest rates this year.
May 09, 2015, 09:42 AM IST
US job growth brakes sharply, clouds Fed rate hike timing
Nonfarm payrolls rose 126,000 last month, less than half February`s pace and the smallest gain since December 2013, the Labor Department said on Friday.
Apr 03, 2015, 22:48 PM IST
US job growth weakest since 2013; unemployment rate steady
Nonfarm payrolls increased 126,000 last month, the smallest gain since December 2013, the Labor Department said on Friday.
Apr 03, 2015, 18:45 PM IST
US payrolls rise solidly, but weak wages steal limelight
US job growth increased briskly in December, but wages unexpectedly fell in a sign the tightening labor market has yet to give much of a boost to workers.
Jan 10, 2015, 00:42 AM IST
2014 the best year of job growth in US since 1999
The US unemployment rate has dropped to 5.6 percent with the addition of over 2.5 lakh new jobs last month, making 2014 the best year of job growth since 1999.
Jan 09, 2015, 21:32 PM IST
US jobs machine revs up, cutting unemployment to 6.1%
US job creation picked up solidly in June, pushing the jobless rate down to 6.1 percent, boosting confidence in the economy and sending stocks flying to new records.
Jul 04, 2014, 00:39 AM IST
