Jobs Report

In April, the U.S. economy added 175,000 jobs, falling short of expectations and down from the 315,000 jobs added the previous month. Surprisingly, the unemployment rate inched up from 3.8% to 3.9%, although maintaining a level below 4% for the 27th consecutive month—a streak not seen since the...

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Bank of America U.S. economist Michael Gapen recently provided insights into the expected performance of the U.S. employment sector for April, forecasting nonfarm payrolls will see an increase of 250,000, marking a slight deceleration from the 276,000 average gain over the previous three months....

The rate of job creation in U.S. private sector businesses surpassed predictions in April, indicating continued strength in the employment landscape. Private employers added 192,000 new jobs last month, slightly down from an upwardly revised 208,000 in March, surpassing the projected 175,000,...

In March, the U.S. labor market surged beyond predictions, with 303,000 nonfarm payrolls added, surpassing expectations of 212,000. This marked the highest figure since May 2023 and accompanied a slight decrease in the unemployment rate from 3.9% to 3.8%. We covered it first here: US Labor Market...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is set to release the much-anticipated jobs report for March on Friday at 8:30 a.m. EST. Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP) provided a glimpse into private sector employment trends ahead of the BLS's report. Growth exceeded expectations for February as private...

The pace of employment growth among U.S. private businesses exceeded expectations in March, signaling ongoing resilience in the job market. According to the most recent ADP National Employment Report, private employers expanded their workforce by 184,000 new jobs last month, up from 140,000 in...

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The February labor market report presented mixed signals on the employment front, with a notable and larger-than-expected increase of 270,000 in nonfarm payrolls over the month, yet a higher-than-expected rise in the unemployment rate, moving from 3.7% to 3.9%. Additionally, the employment changes...

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U.S. January jobs report defies expectations with strong growth in payrolls and wages, raising concerns over inflation and Fed's policy decisions. The January jobs report delivered a stunning testament to the enduring strength of the U.S. labor market, surpassing even the most optimistic forecasts...

The U.S. labor market showed surprising strength in January, adding far more jobs than economists anticipated and revealing a significant increase in wage growth. The jobs report, published Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, includes the following data: Non-farm payrolls increased by 353,...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ December jobs report released Friday generated varied reactions from economists and financial analysts. With non-farm payrolls (NFPs) growing by 216,000 and surpassing expectations, wage growth advancing more than expected and unemployment holding steady at 3....

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