US job growth slows in January; unemployment rate at 4.0%
U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in January after robust gains in the prior two months, but a 4.0% unemployment rate probably will give the Federal Reserve cover to hold off cutting interest rates at least until June.
US economy added 143,000 jobs in January, unemployment rate ticks lower
The Labor Department released its jobs report for January which showed that the U.S. economy added 143,000 jobs last month, which was below with economists' expectations.
U.S. economy added 143,000 jobs in January, short of expectations
January job growth in the United States in January dropped drastically from December numbers and fell short of analysts' expectations according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report released Friday.
US job growth misses expectations in January; unemployment rate at 4.0%
U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in January, likely restrained by wildfires in California and cold weather across much of the country, but a 4.0% unemployment rate probably gives the Federal Reserve cover to hold off cutting interest rates at least until June.
U.S. stock futures drift lower after January jobs report misses expectations
U.S. stock futures drifted lower on Friday after the January jobs report missed economists' expectations. Data released by the Labor Department showed the U.S. economy added 143,000 jobs last month, less than the 169,
US sees slower January job growth, below expectations
The United States added fewer jobs than expected in January although hiring remained healthy, government data showed Friday, marking resilience in the labor market heading into President Donald Trump'
Moderate US job growth expected in noisy January employment report
U.S. job growth likely slowed in January, partly restrained by wild fires in California and cold weather across much of the country, though not enough for the Federal Reserve to resume interest rate cuts before the end of the first half.
U.S. Job Growth Slowed In January; Slight Gains In Entertainment Business Employment
Job growth slowed in January to 143,000 positions, with the unemployment rate ticking down to 4%. The latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics offer a picture of the labor situation as Donald Trump takes office,
January Jobs Growth Weaker Than Expected, Stifling US Equity Futures Pre-Bell
US equity futures were little changed pre-bell Friday as traders digested the January jobs report. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures flatlined, S&P 500 futures slipped 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures were down 0.
US dollar rises after jobs data shows lower unemployment rate
The U.S. dollar rose after data showed that U.S. job growth slowed in January but that the unemployment rate edged down to 4.0%, giving the U.S. Federal Reserve cover to hold off cutting interest rates until at least June.
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US Labor Market: Resilient Amid Rising Unemployment Claims
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