Unemployment

March's 'Blowout' Jobs Numbers Underscore 'American Exceptionalism': 5 Economists Analyze 2024 Rate Cut Implications
US Labor Market Heats Up In March: Payrolls Grow By 303,000, Highest In 10 Months, Dampen June Rate Cut Hopes (UPDATED)
US Economic Growth Upwardly Revised To 3.4% In Q4, Jobless Claims Slow: Thursday's Economic Digest (UPDATED)
US Labor Market Heats Up In March: Payrolls Grow By 303,000, Highest In 10 Months, Dampen June Rate Cut Hopes (UPDATED)
US Economic Growth Upwardly Revised To 3.4% In Q4, Jobless Claims Slow: Thursday's Economic Digest (UPDATED)
'A Clear Downturn Is Coming': Economists Predict Job Market Shift As Unemployment Rises, Wages Decelerate
Health Care Workers Underpin US Jobs Growth In February

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February Jobs Report Preview: Could Cooler Labor Market Boost Expectations For Interest Rate Cuts?
Economists anticipate slower job growth in February, with expected increase of 200,000 non-farm payrolls, 3.7% unemployment rate, and 0.3% rise in hourly earnings.
Stocks Set For Potential 30% Crash If Recession Occurs, Warns Expert Paul Dietrich: 'Market...Is Running Like The Kentucky Derby'
The stock market could experience a significant downturn of up to 30% if a recession occurs, according to a market veteran.
Retail Sales Sink In January, Manufacturing Indicators Improve, Jobless Claims Fall: Thursday's Economic Digest
Retail sales slow in Jan. after strong Dec., while surveys show signs of recovery in manufacturing. Jobless claims also fell. Stock futures up.
Yellen Urges Focus On Long-Term Inflation Trend After January Data Rattles Markets: 'Inflation Is Moving Decisively Down'
Janet Yellen says Americans feel better about economy as wages rise and inflation comes down, despite a Tuesday inflation report that sent markets lower.
More Workers Than Ever Joined The Workforce Post-Pandemic, But Did The Momentum Peak?
Labor force participation dropped extensively during the COVID-19 pandemic, as businesses shut down and economic activity slowed down
January's 'Wow' Jobs Report: 9 Economists On What's Next For Fed Rate Cuts, Stock Market
U.S. January jobs report defies expectations with strong growth in payrolls and wages, raising concerns over inflation and Fed's policy decisions.The January jobs report delivered a stunning testament to the enduring strength of the U.S.
US Economy Adds 353,000 Payrolls In January: Monster Job Growth Well Above Expectations, Destroys Fed Rate Cut Bets
US labor market surprises with strong January jobs report, including significant wage growth.
Top Strategist Predicts Unemployment Doubling By Year-End, Inevitable Economic Hard Landing: 'Oh My Goodness, Be Careful Now'
Mizuho strategist Dominic Konstam voiced his concerns about an impending 'hard landing' for the U.S. economy. He postulates a potential rise in unemployment rates to 6% or 7% by year's end, a sizeable increase from the current low of 3.7%.
Billionaire Investor Gundlach Warns Of S&P 500 Risks, Predicts 75% Chance Of Recession: 'Pretty Lousy Trade Location To Own Stocks'
The DoubleLine Capital CEO also projected a 75% chance of a recession happening this year. He further predicted inflation, unemployment, and interest rates to reach higher levels than most Wall Street estimates.
December Jobs Report: Do Economists See Cooling Signals Or Steady Growth?
Economists' and financial analysts' varied reactions to Bureau of Labor Statistics' December jobs report.
December Jobs Report Topples Expectations: Robust Payroll, Wage Growth Jeopardize Fed's March Interest Rate Cut
The U.S. labor market was stronger than expected, with the December jobs report showing non-farm payrolls growth of 216k, unemployment rate of 3.7%, and wage growth of 4.1% and 0.4% m/m respectively.
December Jobs Report Preview: Could Strong Labor Market Data Shift March Rate Cut Outlook?
Explore the expectations for the December 2022 US jobs report, including non-farm payrolls, wage dynamics, and unemployment rates. Understand how these figures could influence the Federal Reserve's policy decisions in the coming months.
Fed's US Employment Outlook: Hiring Slowdown Expected In 2024
Recent surveys from various regional Federal Reserve banks indicate a potential decrease in hiring across the United States in 2024.
Thursday's Economic Digest: Q3 GDP Revised Downward, Jobless Claims Hold Steady, Philly Fed Manufacturing Declines
Thursday morning data showed downwardly revised Q3 economic growth, increased jobless claims, and manufacturing health decline in Philadelphia Federal Reserve district. US futures reacted positively premarket, SPY fell 1.4% on Wednesday.
Will Unemployment Spike In 2024? History Of Fed Rate Cuts Would Suggest So
Historical data suggests around 7.5% of Americans could be without work within the next couple of years
2024 Outlook: Put, Pause, Pivot
2024 Outlook Key Forecasts Inflation: Core disinflation but only to the top of the FOMC’s 3%-2% comfort zone Unemployment: Headed well above 4%, likely to be the trigger for the coming Fed pivot Growth: Consumption and investment are slowing, but unlikely to go significantly negative
Why Haven't We Had A Recession Yet? Deep Knowledge Investing Research On The Economy
This piece was originally published on November 27th, 2023.
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Powell's Cautious Stance Soothes Investors, Labor Market Softens: The Week In The Markets
Markets bounced back decisively this week, shrugging off prior volatile months marked by heightened geopolitical tensions. The resurgence of risk sentiment ignited a relief rally in both equities and bonds, with investors embracing the Federal Reserve's decision to hold steady on interest rates.
Analysis: Autoworkers Are A Missing Piece In The October Jobs Report. Here's Why That Matters.
While the markets are focussing on the October jobs report missing expectations, here's a missing piece that may prove them wrong.
Much-Needed Cooling Off Or Risk-On Rally Ahead? Yields Tumble, Bonds Gain After October Jobs Report
October Jobs at 150K missed expectations, sending yields tumbling and Treasury ETFs gaining. Here's what economists had to say.
US Labor Market Softening: October Nonfarm Payrolls Decline to 150,000, Below Wall Street Estimates
The October non-farm payrolls jobs report number marks a significant slowdown from the prior month, missing Wall Street expectations. Here are the sectors that are the weakest.
Economists Reassess Fed's Next Moves After September's Stunning Job Numbers
Analysis Of XAU/USD Pair: Non-farm Payrolls Could "Reverse" Gold's Trend
By RoboForex Analytical Department