Optimism has been in shorter supply since the employment figures fell short of expectations a month ago. April’s report is due Friday.
Category: jobs report
Jobs Report Preview
The latest snapshot of the job market will be out Friday morning, and economists are expecting steady growth, if not exactly gangbusters.
Why Job Growth Is Likely to Slow
Readings on economic output indicate that the recent rate of job growth won’t be sustained, complicating President Obama’s economic narrative.
Why Job Growth Is Likely to Slow
Readings on economic output indicate that the recent rate of job growth won’t be sustained, complicating President Obama’s economic narrative.
Unemployment by Job Category
A look at the widely varying jobless rates by sector, from government workers to construction.
Unemployment by Job Category
A look at the widely varying jobless rates by sector, from government workers to construction.
Jobs Figures Keep Improving
Since last summer, the government has consistently underestimated job growth in its first report. That may indicate that today’s report of a February gain of 227,000 jobs is also an understatement.
Jobs Figures Keep Improving
Since last summer, the government has consistently underestimated job growth in its first report. That may indicate that today’s report of a February gain of 227,000 jobs is also an understatement.
Comparing Recessions and Recoveries: Job Changes
The Labor Department reported a net gain of 227,000 jobs for February and revised job growth upward for the preceding two months, illustrating just how deep a hole was left by the recession.
Comparing Recessions and Recoveries: Job Changes
The Labor Department reported a net gain of 227,000 jobs for February and revised job growth upward for the preceding two months, illustrating just how deep a hole was left by the recession.