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May jobs report shows increased, but slow, hiring
Kai Ryssdal Jun 7, 2013
The May jobs report showed increased hiring, but with a few caveats.
Obama adviser: Jobs report shows continued recovery
David Brancaccio Jun 7, 2013
Alan Krueger, chairman of the president's council of economic advisers, discusses the latest jobs report and what it means for the recovery.
Unemployment ticks up to 7.6%, 175,000 jobs added
Julia Coronado Jun 7, 2013
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the economy added 175,000 jobs last month, edging out analyst expectations. The unemployment rate ticked up to 7.6 percent.
Consumers are upbeat even as job creation lags
Mitchell Hartman Jun 7, 2013
Economists see an improvement in consumer confidence, partly driven by the stock market and rising home prices.
Fed dread unsettles markets
Diane Swonk Jun 6, 2013
Uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's next move is throwing investors for a loop and unsettling markets. Diane Swonk, chief economist at Mesirow Financial, explains what the 'Fed Dread' is all about.
Layoffs are down, but will hiring be up?
David Brancaccio Jun 6, 2013
Overall layoffs have decreased since last year, but some industries in particular are cutting back.
Private sector job gains and the Fed's next move
David Brancaccio Jun 5, 2013
Payroll processing company ADP reports 135,000 private sector jobs were added last month, falling below analyst expectations. Will the weak numbers cause the Federal Reserve to stick to stimulus?
Would raising wages lead to more or fewer jobs?
Noel King May 3, 2013
Economists don't agree on whether higher wages boost the economy, or discourage employers from hiring.
Unemployment falls to 7.5%, 165,000 jobs added
Jeremy Hobson May 3, 2013
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting the economy added 165,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate fell to 7.5 percent, beating analyst expectations.
Private sector job gains miss the mark
Jeremy Hobson Apr 3, 2013
The payroll processing company ADP reported this morning that 158,000 private sector jobs were added last month, falling below analyst expectations.
