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The Latest Breaking News on Employers cut 35,000 temporary jobs last month. Economists say it may be a preview of what's to come: 'For me, it’s a real warning sign'

American job switchers are getting a bigger pay bump than in early 2022

It’s still a good time for Americans to switch jobs.

Tribune News Service

A tale of two job markets

Layoffs signal trouble ahead, yet other key indicators show an economy that's chugging along.

Axios

US jobless claims drop to 190,000, lowest level since September

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, sliding to the lowest level since September and underscoring a strong jobs market where many businesses are reluctant to let go of workers.

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US jobless claims drop to 190,000, lowest level since September

WASHINGTON: Applications for US unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, sliding to the lowest level since September and underscoring a strong jobs market where many businesses are reluctant to let go of workers.

The Times of India

Companies still hungry for U.S. workers

The pace of jobs added each month has moderated, but there are still plentiful job opportunities for American workers.

Axios

US Adds 223K Jobs In December As Labor Market Pressures Fed To Keep Hiking Interest Rates

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust traded higher Friday morning after the Labor Department reported low unemployment numbers above 3%.

Zenger

US job gains robust in December as wage growth slows

Washington (AFP) - US job gains exceeded expectations in December while unemployment ticked down, a closely-watched government report said Friday, in a sign the labor market remains hotter than hoped by policymakers seeking to lower inflation.

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US hiring solid while wages cool, giving Fed room to slow hikes

The U.S. labor market stayed strong last month and wage gains cooled, boosting hopes the economy will dodge a recession and giving the Federal Reserve room to slow interest-rate hikes.

Tribune News Service

US hiring solid while wages cool, giving Fed room to slow hikes

The US labor market stayed strong last month and wage gains cooled, reducing risks of a near-term recession and giving the Federal Reserve room to slow interest-rate hikes.

Tribune News Service

Cooler hiring and milder pay gains could aid inflation fight

The December job growth, though a decent gain, amounted to the lowest monthly increase in two years.

Politico

US unemployment dips in December as job gains remain robust

Washington (AFP) - US job gains exceeded expectations in December while the unemployment rate ticked down, a closely-watched government report said Friday, signaling resilience in the labor market despite efforts to cool the economy.

AFP

Jobs Report: Cooler Wage Growth, Weak ISM Are Good News For Fed; Dow Jones Rises

Friday's jobs report showed solid hiring, but cooler wage growth may allow the Fed to moderate rate hikes.

Investors Business Daily

Goldilocks Jobs Report? December Jobs Gains At 223,000, Wage Growth Slows

Notably slower wage growth offset a stronger-than-expected December jobs report, sending U.S. stocks higher in early Friday trading.

The Street

U.S. adds 223,000 jobs in December, capping a strong year for the labor market

The labor market is still chugging along with healthy demand for workers.

Axios

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The Independent UK

Another strong month of hiring would put Fed in tough spot

The jobs report the government will issue Friday is expected to show that December was another healthy month for hiring — a boon for those looking for work but a problem for the Federal Reserve if it persists

ABC News

ASX200 closes the week higher, after strong gains by lithium and mining stocks

The ASX200 gained ground on Friday, after strong gains by lithium and mining stocks

Investors Business Daily

Jobs Report: Slower Hiring May Lift S&P 500, But Fed Warns Against Market Rally

The S&P 500 fell on Thursday as investors grew cautious ahead of Friday's jobs report, which could determine the size of the next Fed rate hike.

AFP

US private hiring rose in December as labor market remains strong

Washington (AFP) - Hiring in the United States jumped in December with a boost from service industries, although salary growth slowed, payroll firm ADP said Thursday.

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Stock Market Widens Losses At Midday; Bed Bath & Beyond Sell-Off Expands

Stock market futures turned lower after two job-market reports came out before the stock market's open.

Tribune News Service

US job openings top forecasts, keeping pressure on Fed to hike

U.S. job openings remained elevated in November, highlighting how a resilient labor market is likely to keep the Federal Reserve tilted toward more restrictive policy in the months ahead.

Livemint

US job openings fell slightly in November yet still high

There were 10.46 million job vacancies on the last day of November, down slightly from 10.51 million in October

The Independent UK

US job openings fell slightly in November yet still high

U.S. job openings slipped in November but remained at high suggesting businesses are still determined to add workers, a blow to the Federal Reserve’s efforts to cool hiring and wage gains

Tribune News Service

US jobs report likely to show still-tight labor market

The latest U.S. employment report is anticipated to highlight the resilience of the nation’s labor market through 2022, despite the most aggressive pace of monetary tightening in decades.

Bloomberg

US Jobs Report Likely to Show Still-Tight Labor Market

The latest US employment report is anticipated to highlight the resilience of the nation’s labor market through 2022, despite the most aggressive pace of monetary tightening in decades.

Politico

Labor market mystery: Why higher-income workers are hurting the most

Wall Street and Silicon Valley have been slammed by the Fed's inflation fight.

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