Maryland jobs decline for third straight month in July
Maryland's economy continues to lag behind the rest of the U.S. after the state lost jobs for the third consecutive month and unemployment held steady. Jobs at Maryland employers declined by 4,100 in July, driven by a loss of 5,000 positions in the publ.....»»
U.S. job openings decline for second straight month
U.S. job openings fell for a second straight month in July amid decreases in wholesale trade and the federal government, which could bolster economists' views that job growth has peaked......»»
U.S. housing market mired in weakness; consumer sentiment ebbs
U.S. homebuilding fell for a third straight month in July amid a steep decline in the construction of multi-family housing units, but a jump in permits to a seven-month high offered hope for the struggling housing market......»»
U.S. housing starts fall further, but permits at seven-month high
U.S. homebuilding fell for a third straight month in July amid a steep decline in the construction of multi-family housing units, but a jump in permits to a seven-month high offered hope for the struggling housing market......»»
Canada sheds "disappointing" 24,200 jobs in July: analysts
Canada's economy shed a net 24,200 jobs in July, driven by a decline in wholesale and retail trade, official data showed on Friday, as Canada's job market remained in a holding pattern for the third consecutive month......»»
US Housing Report Points to Possible Correction
US Housing Report Points to Possible Correction US sales of newly-built single-family homes fell to a nine-month low in July, marking the second straight decline and underscoring weakn.....»»
Gold futures down a fourth session, but score a 3% rise for the month
Gold futures fell Friday to mark a fourth straight decline, but still scored a roughly 3% gain for the month of April as .....»»
State adds 20,100 jobs, unemployment rate inches down to 6%
Oregon added more jobs in March than any month since last July......»»
Futures Movers: Oil settles lower as traders bet on a fourth-weekly rise in U.S. crude inventories
Oil futures marked a third straight decline on Tuesday, with U.S. benchmark crude trading below later-dated futures, as traders bet that domestic crude supplies climbed for a fourth week in a row in the wake of last month's Texas deep freeze......»»
Metals Stocks: Gold prices head for 4th straight drop as dollar gains add to bullion’s woes
Futures for gold on Friday head for a fourth straight decline, putting bullion on track to notch its second losing streak of that length this month, as dramatic rise in government bond yields has undercut demand for the precious metal......»»
Economic Report: Restaurants lose 372,000 jobs in another crushing blow from the coronavirus across U.S.
Bars and restaurants got crushed again in December after the biggest coronavirus outbreak yet. Eating and drinking establishments lost 372,000 jobs last month, marking the first decline since April when they laid off a whopping 5.4 million people......»»
"The deepest recession on record": Bank of America slashes forecasts, now sees up to 20 million jobs lost, 15.6% unemployment, and a shrinking economy for 3 straight quarters
Jonathan Bachman/Reuters Bank of America now expects that US gross domestic product will contract for three quarters, with a cumulative decline of 10.4%, according to a Thursday note. .....»»
New data shows Md. was ramping up employment in Feb. before coronavirus hit
Maryland's labor market added 3,900 jobs in February, showing the state's economy remained solid before the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the U.S. a few weeks later. February was the seventh consecutive month of job growth for Maryland. The state.....»»
U.S. data point to moderate economic growth, tightening jobs market
U.S. retail sales increased for a third straight month in December, with households buying a range of goods even as they cut back on purchases of motor vehicles, suggesting the economy maintained a moderate growth pace at the end of 2019......»»
Economic Report: U.S. creates 145,000 jobs in December as hiring slows and wage growth softens
The economy created 145,000 new jobs in the final month of 2019, capping off the ninth straight year in which employment gains have topped the 2 million mark.The unemployment rate stayed at a 50-year low of 3.5%......»»
Economic Preview: Job creation seen tapering off in December amid tight labor market and slower economy
The U.S. economy probably added enough new jobs last month to push employment gains in 2019 above 2 million for the ninth straight year, but the pace of hiring is slowing. Here’s what to watch in the December U.S. jobs report due on Friday......»»
Latest Census estimates paint bleak picture for New York"s population
For the fourth straight year, Census estimates of New York state's population show it trending in downward. The latest data, an estimate of state residents as of July 1, 2019, puts the Empire State's population at 19,453,561. That's a decline of .....»»
These Cities Lost the Most Jobs in the Last Five Years
As the decade winds down, the U.S. economy continues to mark unprecedented job growth. November was the 110th straight month of reported job growth — the longest in U.S. history. In the last........»»
These Cities Added the Most Jobs in the Last Five Years
As the decade winds down, the U.S. economy continues to mark unprecedented job growth. November was the 110th straight month of reported job growth — the longest in U.S. history. In the last........»»
U.S. consumer confidence slips; new home sales decline
U.S. consumer confidence fell for a fourth straight month in November amid worries about current business conditions and employment prospects, but remained at levels sufficient to support a steady pace of consumer spending......»»
Low-Wage Jobs Fuel October Jobs Beat; Average 3-Month And 6-Month Jobs Decline
Low-Wage Jobs Fuel October Jobs Beat; Average 3-Month And 6-Month Jobs Decline.....»»