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‘Everybody thinks we’re in a recession, except the labor market’: Economists don’t see signs of downturn in jobs data
“Everybody thinks we’re in a recession, except the labor market. We’re seeing signs of cooling off in the stock market and the housing market. But so far it has been Read more
Opinion: The real labor shortage is looming, and everything we’re doing is making it worse
A big change is coming to the U.S. economy: a prolonged period of labor shortages. And nearly everything we’re doing now is making the problem worse. Over the past year, Read more
U.S unemployment claims rise to 6-month high of 235,00 in possible sign of rising layoffs
The numbers: Some 235,000 people applied for jobless benefits last week, marking the highest number in six months and possibly signaling that layoffs are on the rise as the U.S. Read more
U.S unemployment claims rise to 6-month high of 235,00 in possible sign of rising layoffs
The numbers: Some 235,000 people applied for jobless benefits last week, marking the highest number in six months and possibly signaling that layoffs are on the rise as the U.S. Read more
Hiring in U.S. likely fell to 18-month low in June —250,000 new jobs forecast
The U.S. economy is slowing — and so is the number of new jobs being created. Here’s what to watch in the employment report on Friday morning: Wall Street forecast Read more
U.S. job openings dip to 11.3 million, but labor market still historically strong
The numbers: The U.S. economy is cooling off, but the labor market is still red-hot: Job openings fell slightly in May to a still-high 11.3 million and layoffs remained near a Read more
Jobless claims inch lower in latest week
The numbers: Initial jobless claims fell 2,000 to 231,000 in the week ended June 25, the Labor Department said Thursday. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had estimated new Read more
German jobless claims rise 133,000 for June, versus forecasts for a drop
Jobless claims in Germany rose strongly in June due to the registration of Ukrainian refugees in the German labor market, the Federal Employment Agency said Thursday. Jobless claims rose by Read more
German jobless claims rise 133,000 for June, versus forecasts for a drop
Jobless claims in Germany rose strongly in June due to the registration of Ukrainian refugees in the German labor market, the Federal Employment Agency said Thursday. Jobless claims rose by Read more