Tagged: Labor Department

Friday’s jobs report drives rate dive after downward trend already saw rates easing

A surprise deceleration in core inflation, however, offers market a "glimmer of hope"

BLS forecasts 25-basis point cut later this month

Longest streak for adding 400,000 jobs in 82 years; unemployment rate nears pre-pandemic level

Total was below 2021 average, but topped expectations; unemployment rate remains at 4%.

The Fed faces a daunting task to control inflation amid the challenges presented by the pandemic.

U.S. added 194,000 jobs, well below the expected 500,000; unemployment rate falls to 4.8%

U.S. Economy Added Just 235,000 Jobs After Two-Month Surge