US payrolls growth in the year through March is forecasted to be weaker by an estimated 500,000 jobs, according to a preliminary benchmark revision, however, average job growth is expected to remain strong at around 300,000 payrolls per month and economists do not anticipate a significant shift in labor market conditions.
New hires are experiencing declining wages in various sectors such as technology and transportation, which could impact job hopping and take time to reflect in federal data, posing challenges for the Federal Reserve in managing inflation.
Employment growth in the US likely cooled and wage increases moderated in August, reducing the urgency for another interest-rate hike by the Federal Reserve and tempering inflation risks.
The number of job openings in the US fell to 8.8 million at the end of July, indicating a slowing economy, with declines seen in professional and business services, healthcare, and state and local government sectors, while the information industry and transportation saw increases in job openings. Additionally, consumer confidence dipped in August as Americans grew more concerned about rising prices of gas and groceries, and home prices continued to increase in June.
The US labor market shows signs of easing as job openings decline for the third consecutive month, worker quits decrease, and layoffs increase, indicating a more balanced state, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
U.S. job openings reach lowest level in nearly 2.5 years in July, signaling a slowdown in the labor market and potential impact on interest rates.
The number of job vacancies in the US dropped in July, indicating a cooling labor market that could alleviate inflation, while fewer Americans quit their jobs and consumer confidence in the economy decreased, potentially impacting consumer spending; these trends may lead the Federal Reserve to delay a rate hike in September.
The US jobs data for July suggests a cooling employment market, with a drop in labor demand and easing of hiring conditions, which could help lower inflation without a significant rise in unemployment rates.
Job creation in the United States slowed more than expected in August, a sign that the resilient economy might be starting to ease under pressure from higher interest rates.
Private employers in the U.S. added fewer jobs than expected in August, indicating a slowdown in the labor market and suggesting that the rapid job growth seen in recent years is no longer sustainable.
The US economy added 177,000 jobs in August, slightly below expectations, but indicating sustainable growth in pay and employment as the effects of the pandemic diminish.
Job growth in the US slowed in August, signaling the impact of high interest rates, which has given traders hope that the Federal Reserve might pause hikes; US stocks rallied on the news, with the S&P 500 on a four-day winning streak and regaining some of August's losses.
U.S. job growth is slowing down but remains steady, with the unemployment rate settling at 3.5% in July and predictions that the August jobs report will show similar results, although concerns remain regarding potential slowdowns and negative growth.
The August jobs report is highly anticipated as investors assess the health of the labor market amidst rising interest rates and inflation, with projections indicating an increase in hiring and a steady unemployment rate, but potential disruptions from ongoing strikes and bankruptcies could affect the data. The report is closely watched by the Federal Reserve for signs of labor market softening as they grapple with inflation, and while the labor market has remained tight, there are indications of a gradual slowdown. Job openings have decreased, along with resignations, pointing to a labor market that is cooling.
The US added more jobs than expected in August, but the unemployment rate increased, while average hourly earnings and nonfarm payrolls growth were slightly below forecasts.
The US added 187,000 jobs in August, but the unemployment rate rose to 3.8 percent, indicating a plateau in the labor market as the Federal Reserve considers another interest rate hike.
The US added more jobs than expected in August, but the unemployment rate rose, causing little change in the price of bitcoin while traditional markets reacted positively.
The week has been driven by macroeconomic data, but the threat of economic contraction is not currently imminent, with the US Ten-Year Note yielding around 4.11% overnight and the US Dollar Index trading around 103.5; the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its employment-related surveys for August today, with economists expecting non-farm job creation of around 170,000 and wage growth at 4.4% year over year.
The August employment report showed an increase in unemployment and a jump in the number of workers unemployed for more than 27 weeks, indicating a normalization of the labor market; however, the report also highlighted the potential for further job gains in September as new labor force entrants search for employment.
The US job market added 187,000 jobs in July, returning to pre-pandemic levels and indicating a gradual cooling off of the labor market, with positive economic news and a steady unemployment rate of 3.5%.
The US job market remains resilient despite lower-than-expected job growth in July, with the unemployment rate dipping to 3.5% and more Americans entering the job market, easing pressure on employers to raise wages.
British employers have reduced hiring through recruitment agencies at the fastest rate in over three years, reflecting concerns about the economic outlook, according to a survey by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), which also reported a decline in spending on temporary workers for the first time since July 2020. Starting salaries rose at the slowest pace since March 2021, highlighting the challenge for the Bank of England in managing wage growth and inflation.
Strikes by United Auto Workers union at three major car manufacturing companies could potentially slow down the U.S. economy but are unlikely to trigger a recession, as global markets face industrial actions amid inflation and cost of living crisis.
