The labor market provided a surprise to the upside in May, even as both the manufacturing and service sectors continued to struggle.
The Start of a Recovery or a One-Time Bounce? Week of June 1 – 5
More Records Fall: May 4 – 8
The employment report highlighted a week full of dismal economic data.
Employers Hire, The Fed Cuts: March 2 – 6
While not impacting the labor market in February, the coronavirus pushed the Fed to take action and weighed on purchasing managers’ business outlook.
Hiring and Business Activity Rose in January: February 3 – 7
Both the labor market and business sentiment started 2020 on a high note.
Payrolls and the Service Sector Bloom, Manufacturing Struggles: January 6 – 10
The U.S. labor market added 22.6 million jobs during the 2010s.
Job Creation Surprises to the Upside: December 2 – 6
Job creation accelerated in November while trade activity slackened in October.
Job Openings Shrink, Hiring Picks Up: November 4 – 8
Job openings, factory orders, and trade activity all declined in September.
Payroll Growth Moderated: September 30 – October 4
The U.S. economy continued to create jobs in September, albeit at a more restrained rate.
Job Creation Underwhelmed in August: September 2 – 6
Job creation slowed in August while one measure of manufacturing activity turned negative.
