U.S. Economy Gains 160,000 Jobs In April; Unemployment Rate Holds Steady
Analysts had expected the economy to gain significantly more jobs. The economy has gained an average of about 250,000 jobs monthly for the past six months.
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U.S. Economy Added 215,000 Jobs In March; Unemployment Rate Rose To 5 Percent
The 0.1 percentage-point rise in unemployment was driven by some good news: More people who have been out of work started looking for a job again.
Why Some Still Can't Find Jobs As The Economy Nears 'Full Employment'
To economists, the phrase means job seekers roughly equal job openings. Unemployment is at 5 percent, but depending on where you live, your race or your education level, you still might not find work.
U.S. Economy Added A Robust 292,000 Jobs In December
Figures for October and November were revised upward, with job creation numbers over the past three months at an average of 284,000. Unemployment held steady last month at 5 percent.
U.S. Economy Added 271,000 Jobs In October, Beating Expectations
The unemployment rate dipped slightly to 5 percent, according to the report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Jobless See Few Options As Unemployment Rate Continues To Rise
North Carolina's unemployment rate rose for the fifth straight month in July to 5.9 percent.
You're The Judge: Can The Job Market Stand Interest Rate Hikes?
On Friday, the Labor Department said the July unemployment rate held steady at 5.3 percent. If you had to choose, would you take that to mean the economy is too cool or too hot? Weigh the evidence.
Unemployment Rate Steady As Economy Adds 215,000 Jobs
The July numbers were roughly in line with economists' expectations, and likely were strong enough to keep the Federal Reserve on track to raise interest rates.
For U.S. Workers, The March Of Progress Slows Down
On Friday, economists were left scrambling to explain why last month's employment growth was just half as good as they expected. Many fingers pointed at the harsh weather, along with port disruptions.
Looking To 2015, Economists See 5 Reasons To Celebrate
Economists' forecasts for 2015 have gotten even more optimistic as oil prices have declined. Most now say inflation will remain low as hiring strengthens. That should lead to more consumer spending.