US Jobs Report: Modest Hiring Amid Resilient Labour Market

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When the latest official jobs report is released on Friday, analysts anticipate that it will indicate an increase in hiring for July, while the unemployment rate is expected to remain unchanged at 4.2%. Economists estimate that monthly employment gains will Read More …

US Job Growth Slows in June

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US job growth moderated following a robust spring surge, with employers adding a disappointing 57,000 positions last month, as reported by the Bureau of Labour Statistics on Thursday. June’s tally reflects a significant deceleration compared to the robust gains observed Read More …

US job openings soared beyond expectations in May

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Positive developments for job seekers: The quantity of job openings in the United States has risen for the second consecutive month. New data released on Tuesday indicated that the estimated number of job openings increased in May to approximately 7.6 Read More …

US Job Growth Beats Forecasts yet Inflation Risks Persist

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The US labour market seems to have stabilised: The economy added 172,000 jobs in May, exceeding expectations, according to new data from the Bureau of Labour Statistics released on Friday. The latest jobs report offered some reassurance regarding the stabilisation Read More …

Strong Jobs Data Masks Growing Challenges in the Labor Market

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On paper, the job market appears quite robust. The 4.3% unemployment rate stands below the 10-year average of 4.6% and the 50-year average of 6.1%. For the second consecutive month, the official government count of jobs added exceeded the forecasts Read More …

Positive Jobs Data Could Spark Early Gains on Wall Street

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The major U.S. index futures indicate a higher opening on Friday, suggesting that stocks are poised to rebound after experiencing downward pressure in the prior session. The futures advanced more decisively into positive territory following the Labor Department’s release of Read More …

Job loss to AI brings more than unemployment

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AI-driven job losses may not only complicate the immediate employment prospects for affected workers but could also result in prolonged “scarring,” characterized by diminished income, postponed homeownership, and a reduced likelihood of marriage, as indicated by a recent research report. Read More …