The jobs report may look good, but it also proves the economy is sicker than it seems

The Labor Department is expected to say the U.S. economy added 647,000 new nonfarm jobs last month, up from a much stronger-than-expected increase of 379,000 jobs in February.....»»

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The White House doesn't want to act prematurely because the February jobs report showed the economy is in good shape......»»

The labor market has been a bedrock for the economy during destab.....»»

The labor market has been a bedrock for the economy during destab.....»»

There’s nothing particularly new happening in this economy — not on jobs, not on wage growth and not on investment......»»

The US economy is poised for some good news after a tumultuous week......»»

May Jobs Report: Good But Clearly Still Slack In The Economy.....»»

Job openings in the U.S. slipped to 6.64 million in May from a record 6.84 million as companies filled more open positions, reflecting a fast-charging U.S. economy whose steady growth has pushed the unemployment rate down to an 18-year low......»»

The American consumer appears to be in good shape heading into the final quarter of the year. Investors will be watching Friday’s jobs report for further evidence that the economy can keep humming into 2019......»»

The best news in glittering report that shows the U.S. gained 312,000 jobs in December might have an increase in the unemployment rate. Here’s why......»»

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$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX The US Jobs Report for January provided reminder that US labor market remained strong despite growth worries, market volatility, and partial government shutdown. Plus, January ISM Manufacturing Index up higher than expe.....»»

Good morning, Bay Area. Starting your daily roundup with the economy, the consumer price index rose 3.5% in March, higher than expectations and marking an uptick in inflation. In local transportation, Caltrans said a new section of southbound H.....»»

Higher-income millennials plan to spend the most post-pandemic, a McKinsey report found. That's good, because the economy needs them to. H.....»»

The Biden administration is pushing ahead with $4 trillion in spending to overhaul the economy. But tough headlines in May are challenging that. President Joe Biden. T.J. Ki.....»»

Only 266,000 jobs were added last month but the US needs much more. It shows consumer spending and the work force won't align in the reshaped economy. The US is reopening to a reshaped economy where consumer spending is recovering faste.....»»

Democrats and Republicans drew opposite conclusions from April's jobs report and the way forward in healing an economy battered by the pandemic. President Joe Biden pauses as he speaks about the April jobs r.....»»

Only 266,000 jobs were added last month but the US needs much more. It shows consumer spending and the work force won't align in the reshaped economy. The US is reopening to a reshaped economy where consumer spending is recovering faste.....»»

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said Friday the surprisingly weak April job report was an example of how far the economy is from full employment......»»