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US Jobs Pickup May Keep Fed on Track to Hike Rates Again
Recent coverage examines US labor market trends, focusing on expectations for October job growth and potential impacts on Federal Reserve rate decisions.
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Asian Shares Rise as Fed Bets Ease, Bonds Edge Up: Markets Wrap
Asian stock markets trend upward as cooling U.S. hiring data reduces expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
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Historic low layoffs underpin US labor market; factory gate price pressures rising
U.S. weekly jobless claims fall below 200,000 for a third consecutive week, hitting levels not seen since mid-July.
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Job openings and hiring hold steady as 'low hire, low fire' market drags on
The U.S. labor market enters a 'low hire, low fire' phase as August job openings dip to 7.1 million while layoffs remain consistently low.
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The fastest growing (and declining) job industries of the next decade: Federal data
New federal data reveals a surprising shift in the U.S. job market, with one non-tech industry projected to dominate hiring over the next decade.
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U.S. labor market booms, with 162,000 jobs added in August
U.S. labor market surges with 162,000 jobs added in August, driving down unemployment to 4.1% while sparking market volatility.
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Gold prices remain down as U.S. JOLTS highlight ongoing weakness in labor market
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The official jobless rate has been falling. But the number of 'functionally unemployed' is climbing
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Markets Rally on Surprise U.S. Job Losses, Airbnb Soars and Trade Desk Tanks
U.S. stock markets rally despite a surprise decline in July employment, sparking debate over inflation and future interest rate hikes.
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Job losses in July and negative revisions reveal a weakening U.S. labor market
The U.S. labor market has unexpectedly shifted into reverse following a loss of 23,000 jobs in July and negative revisions to previous data.
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Shocking 105 million Americans are not working
Recent data reveals a record 105.8 million Americans are currently outside the workforce as labor participation hits a 50-year low.
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Weak jobs, declining labor force, could renew Fed debate over state of labor market
A sharp slowdown in U.S. hiring and a declining labor force are sparking new concerns about the stability of the American job market.