Methodological changes to the monthly estimate of the birth-death model have injected volatility into the data. … READ MORE >
U.S. employment
The economy lost 92,000 jobs in February amid strikes and residual weakness
The weak February employment data puts the first dent in the low-fire, low-hire framework that has defined the American labor market. … READ MORE >
December jobs report shows the no-fire, slow-hire economy at work
In December, 50,000 new jobs were created and the unemployment rate declined to 4.4% from a revised November estimate of 4.5%. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Expect December hiring to increase
We are forecasting a total gain of 100,000 jobs for December and an increase in the unemployment rate to 4.5% when the jobs report is released on Friday. … READ MORE >
Hiring accelerates in January as unemployment remains below 4%
The U.S. economy created 353,000 new jobs in January on the back of an upward revision to 333,000 from 216,000 in December. … READ MORE >