U.S. job growth rose sharply in May, beating market expectations, while the unemployment rate remained stable, government data showed on Friday, as the labor market in the world’s largest economy maintained its recent gains. U.S. job growth surged in May, beating expectations (AFP) The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said: “Nonfarm payroll employment increased by … Read more
U.S. employers unexpectedly laid off workers in February and the unemployment rate rose, raising questions about the health of the labor market. The United States unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%. After a strong start to the year, nonfarm payroll employment fell by 92,000 last month, data from … Read more
The number of U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by the largest amount in more than a year in January, and the unemployment rate unexpectedly fell, indicating that the labor market will continue to stabilize in early 2026. In January 2026, the U.S. labor market showed signs of stabilization, with 130,000 new jobs created and the unemployment … Read more