The labor market remained challenging as the year drew to a close, according to recent data: US businesses reduced their demand for workers in November, and hiring rates declined further. The estimated number of job openings, a key indicator of Read More …
The November jobs report is being released at an unusual juncture – on a Tuesday in mid-December, rather than the customary first Friday of the month – a consequence of the prolonged effects of the historically lengthy government shutdown. The Read More …
One of the most eagerly awaited economic indicators is poised for release on Thursday: the long-overdue jobs report for September, which was initially scheduled for October 3. The release coincides with the influx of delayed economic data that was postponed Read More …