The Latest Breaking News from Jobs Report

Dow Rises 75 Points; Kura Sushi USA Shares Spike Higher

U.S. stocks traded slightly higher toward the end of trading as investors digested the recent jobs report for the month of June.

Benzinga · Jul 8, 2022

June jobs report suggests Fed could avoid a recession – but room for error is minuscule

The U.S. economy added more jobs than expected in June, signaling the labor market remains strong even as the Federal Reserve tries to weaken it to tame inflation. The July 8, 2022, jobs report also showed the unemployment rate remained at a 70-year low of 3.6%.

The Conversation · Jul 8, 2022

Dow Turns Positive After Better-Than-Expected Jobs Report

U.S. stocks turned higher midway through trading as investors digested the recent jobs report for the month of June.

Benzinga · Jul 8, 2022

Why U.S. Stock Futures Are Down Ahead Of Key Jobs Report For June

Pre-open movers U.S. stock futures traded lower in early pre-market trade on Thursday ahead of the much-awaited jobs report for June.

Benzinga · Jul 8, 2022

May Jobs Report Keeps Fed on Track for Half-Point Rate Rises

The strong employment figures released Friday keep the Federal Reserve firmly on track to raise interest rates by a half-percentage point at its meeting in two weeks and again in late July to cool high inflation.

Bangkok Post · Jun 5, 2022

4 Buy-Rated Stocks with Massive Dividends

As the better than expected jobs report is unlikely to give the Federal Reserve reason to pause its aggressive monetary policy tightening, and thus the economy could witness a slowdown, we think it could be wise to scoop up shares of high-dividend companies ZIM Integrated (ZIM), Western Midstream (WES), Stellantis…

StockNews.com · Jun 3, 2022

A Peek Into The Markets: US Stock Futures Down; All Eyes On Jobs Data

Pre-open movers U.S. stock futures traded lower in early pre-market trade after the Dow Jones jumped more than 400 points in the previous session. Investors are awaiting the release of jobs report for May.

Benzinga · Jun 3, 2022

Economic Data Scheduled For Friday

US jobs report for May is scheduled for release at 8:30 a.m. ET. A 325,000 increase is expected for nonfarm payroll growth in May compared with 428,000 April. Analysts expect unemployment rate declining to 3.5% in May from 3.6% in April. US Services Purchasing Managers' Index for May will be released…

Benzinga · Jun 3, 2022

The Week Ahead: The forward momentum in the job market deserves respect

The monthly jobs report is the Rodney Dangerfield of economic statistics. It gets little respect yet has a big and important audience.

Miami Herald · May 27, 2022

Strong Job Growth Isn't Enough

Despite a promising April jobs report, the U.S. is still 3 million workers short.

Reason · May 10, 2022