The labor market remains a bright spot as hiring jumped to a post-recession high during February. Meanwhile, global demand for U.S. goods weighed on the trade deficit.
A Post-Recession High in Hiring: What We Learned During the Week of April 4-8
Employers Continue to Hire, Consumers Spend: What We Learned During the Week of March 28-April 1
Like they have for every month over the past 5.5 years, employers expanded their payrolls.
Big Job Gains, Wider Trade Deficit: What We Learned During the Week of February 29-March 4
February featured robust job creation, although the average number hours worked and average weekly earnings both declined during the month.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 