US Jobless Rate Stays At 6.3 Percent; 217,000 Jobs Added
U.S. employers maintained a solid pace of hiring in May, returning employment to its pre-recession level and offering confirmation the economy has snapped back from a winter slump.
US Jobs Report Seen Underscoring Economy's Resilience
At the depth of the recession, the economy had lost 8.7 million jobs. If forecasts are on track, it finally recouped those jobs last month.
Thai Army Rulers Prepare Emergency Economic Measures
As well as working to revive the economy, the military council has moved to suppress criticism of the coup and nip protests in the bud.
May US New Auto Sales Forecast: SAAR Forecast At 16.1M Vehicles With Strongest Growth From Nissan, Chrysler And Toyota
The strong car-buying pace shows consumers are more financially confident than they’ve been in years, but all is not well for factory workers.
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German Jobless Numbers Rise Unexpectedly; Blame The Weather
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South African Economy Shrinks As Mining Sector Sees Lowest Production Since 1967
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US Cities Ceding Some Growth To Suburbs: Brookings Institution Report
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Fed Minutes Show Central Bank Comfortable With Policy But Laying Groundwork For Eventual Changes
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African Agricultural Workers Less Optimistic About Economic Future
A recent Gallup poll shows that agricultural workers in sub-Saharan Africa don't share the optimism of their non-farm or unemployed counterparts.
Fewest Americans In Seven Years Signed Up For Unemployment Benefits In April
New jobless claims numbers as well as an uptick in inflation show U.S. economy recovering from a harsh winter.
Japan Q1 Growth Hits Over 2-Year High
However, analysts expect weak domestic demand and exports to endanger future growth.
The Most Stressed-Out Cities In The United States
High unemployment, long commutes and rising rents make city life stressful. From D.C. to Portland, see how major U.S. cities score on the stress test.
Yellen Says US Economy Still Needs Help, Housing Poses Risk
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said there is still "considerable slack" in the labor market; geopolitical tensions pose risks.
Canadian Lawmakers Call For Audit Of Foreign Temporary Worker Program As Number Of Guest Workers Rises To Match Permanent Immigrants
Canada grapples with reforming its foreign worker policy as the number of foreign temps is set to exceed permanent immigrants by 2015.
More Americans Are Finding Work, But The Work Isn’t As Good As It Used To Be
US businesses are hiring at levels unseen in years, but more low-paying jobs and an eroding middle class is the new reality.
US Economy Creates 288,000 Jobs In April - Well Above Estimate; Unemployment Drops To 6.3% From 6.6%
It's not 'the end of the U.S.'s job drought,' but perhaps it is 'the end of the beginning,' to cite Winston Churchill.
April 2014 US New Vehicle Sales Miss Consensus Forecast As Ford Dips And Nissan Soars; SAAR Lands At 16M With 1.38M April Deliveries
Deliveries were up 8% from April 2013 but down 10% from March. Consumers flocked to SUVs and trucks.
US Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Rise In Latest Week
Despite typical April volatility, the long-term downtrend in claims points to U.S. labor market improvement.
Federal Reserve Expected To Take Another Step Toward Ending Bond Buying
Economist expect the Fed will cut its bond-buying program by an additional $10 billion on Wednesday amid signs U.S. economy better.
April US Consumer Sentiment Rises More Than Expected - At A 9-Month High
U.S. consumer sentiment is trending higher, but survey professionals caution that backslides have occurred in the past few years.
US Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected In Most-Recent Week
U.S. jobless claims rose by 24,000 - more than expected - but the long-term downtrend remains intact - suggesting continued labor market healing.
UK Unemployment Falls Below Bank Of England Threshold To 5-Year Low
The unemployment rate fell to a level below the one originally set by the Bank of England for considering an increase in interest rates.
Brazil GDP: Behind Brazil's Low Unemployment, A Quest For Education
Brazil's growing prosperity is allowing teenagers to stay in school for longer instead of searching for jobs to support their families.
US Jobless Claims Plunge By 32,000 To 300,000
The 32,000-claim drop is more evidence that the U.S. job market, while not robust, continues to heal.
US March Jobs Report 2014: Revisions Show Winter Didn't Have As Much Of An Affect As Previously Thought
There are still 3.7 million long-term unemployed, and youth rates remain in double digits.
Unemployment Rate Remains Unchanged
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 192,000 new jobs last month after gaining 197,000 jobs in February, the Labor Department said on Friday.
US March Jobs Report Preview: Solid Nonfarm Payrolls Growth To Keep Fed Tapering On Track, Unemployment Rate To Fall Back To 6.6%
With the winter weather slowly fading, economists expect March nonfarm payroll growth to spring up to 200,000.
Markit’s PMI Data Show Recovery In Euro Zone Now Broad-Based To Include ‘Big-Four Nations;’ Deflation, Unemployment Remain Concerns
Prospects of an all-round recovery in the euro zone continue to brighten, while deflation and unemployment continue to be red flags.
Europe Unemployment Dips; Lowest Rates Recorded In Austria, Germany And Luxembourg; Highest In Greece And Spain
In the February data, the lowest unemployment rates were recorded in Austria, Germany and Luxembourg.
German Unemployment Dips While PMI Data Shows Slowing Factory Growth; Overall Factory Growth In Euro Zone Dips But Stays On Track, Assisted By Growth In France, Spain
Germany added more jobs than expected while its factories slowed down, official data show, even as France and Spain stepped up.
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