March ’18 Report: Job Growth Slows
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported continued job growth through March 2018. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.1 percent.
Jobs Report Shows Weekly Earnings Fell
The Department of Labor recently released its January 2018 jobs report. The unemployment rate was 4.1 percent for the fourth consecutive month.
Hoyer: Job Growth Needs Improvement
The US Department of Labor released its latest jobs report in November, and while there have been signs of resilience in the US economy, Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer said improvement is needed in private sector job creation.
First DoD-Wide Audit Announced
The Pentagon’s office of the inspector general announced the start of the first agencywide financial audit. Beginning in 2018, audits will occur annually.
Analyst: Defense Contractor Earnings Outlook May Improve
A defense industry analyst says the earnings outlook for defense companies may trend upward, assuming a House conference committee authorizes a defense budget closer to the Senate version with much higher defense spending than the White House has sought.
Job Growth Streak Continues in Jan. ’17
The US Labor Department reports that 227,000 private sector jobs were added in January 2017. This was the final report from the Obama administration.
Dec. 2016 Report: Jobs Growth Steady
The US Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly jobs report for December shows an economy that continues to produce jobs at a steady clip, with 75 consecutive months of job growth alongside 144,000 new private sector jobs created. The unemployment rate was 4.7 percent.
Jobless Rate Falls to Lowest Level in 9 Years
Another 156,000 private sector jobs were added in November and unemployment rate has now fallen to 4.6 percent, its lowest level in more than nine years.
Jobs Recovery Continuing
The Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report shows total payroll employment rose by 167,000 private sector jobs in September 2016. The unemployment rate remained at 4.9 percent.
Solid Job Gains Seen in March
For the 73rd consecutive month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows solid job gains, with 195,000 private sector positions created in March 2016.
