Hiring Surges Unexpectedly in August With 162,000 Jobs Added

Defying expectations, the U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, marking a major turnaround after two consecutive months of losses, while the national unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%. The latest report... Read more »
U.S. Payrolls Unexpectedly Shrink by 23,000 as Unemployment Slips to 4.1%

U.S. Payrolls Unexpectedly Shrink by 23,000 as Unemployment Slips to 4.1%

U.S. employers unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs in July, falling far short of the 88,000 gain projected by economic consensus, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.    The drop was compounded... Read more »