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Job Gains Slow In April, but Too Soon to Say the Trend Has Changed
Despite a softer jobs report, Fed is seen as needing more evidence before accelerating rate cuts.
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April US Jobs Report: 175,000 Rise in Payrolls, Smaller Than Expected
Unemployment rate edged up to 3.9%.
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April Jobs Report Forecasts Predict Still-Strong Hiring
With inflation sticky, continued gains in hiring will likely keep Fed rate cuts on hold.
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Why We Expect the Job Market’s Slowdown to Renew in 2024
Our latest economic forecast for job growth, wage growth, and labor force participation.
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Despite Strong Jobs Report, Fed Still Seen on Track to Cut Rates
Inflation data will be key to when the Fed will lower rates.
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March US Jobs Report: 303,000 Rise In Payrolls, Stronger Than Expected
Unemployment rate edged down to 3.8%.
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March Jobs Report Forecasts Show Still-Strong but Slowing Hiring Gains
Fed still seen cutting rates in June.
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Why the February Jobs Report Shows Solid—But Not ‘Hot’—Hiring Gains
Fed interest rate cuts still expected for June.
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February U.S. Jobs Report: 275,000 Rise in Payrolls, Above Expectations
January’s big job gain revised down as unemployment rate increases to 3.9%.
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Forecasts for February Jobs Report Show Continued Strong Growth
Economists say January’s big jump in hiring was distorted, expect a return to trend.
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Work Doesn’t Have to End When You Retire
The importance of productive relationships and working with others to find a renewed sense of purpose.
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Strong January Jobs Report Takes March Fed Rate Cut Off the Table
A May rate cut is still seen in the cards, even with a robust economy to start the year.
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January U.S. Jobs Report: 353,000 Rise in Payrolls, Well Above Expectations
Unemployment rate held steady at 3.7%.
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What Will the January Jobs Report Mean for Fed Rate Cuts?
Forecasts for the report point to a healthy but cooling jobs market.
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Strong December Jobs Report Surprises, but Overall Labor Market Is Slowing
Despite hotter-than-expected hiring gains, Fed rate cuts remain on the table for 2024.