October Jobs Report Shows Resilient Jobs Growth
Another month of resilient, but not noteworthy, jobs growth.
September Jobs Report Reveals A Resilient, But Not Strong, Economy
The September Jobs Report continues to show an economy that is growing to some degree, but hardly growing as fast as it should be.
July Jobs Report Shows Solid Jobs Growth Continuing
The July Jobs Report was largely a continuation of the good news from June, but the question is how long that can last.
Federal Reserve Declines To Raise Rates Again
Once again, the Federal Reserve chooses to pass on the opportunity to raise interest rates.
Elizabeth Warren Endorses Clinton, Attacks Trump, As Democrats Unite Behind Clinton
Senator Elizabeth Warren is the latest Democrat to unite behind the party’s presumptive nominee. A marked contrast to the chaos that reigns on the Republican side of the aisle.
An All-Around Bad Jobs Report For May
The May Jobs Report was bad all-around. The question is whether this will come to be seen as an anomaly or the beginning of a worrisome trend.
April Jobs Report Disappoints After Three Months Of Positive News
After starting off the year strong, the jobs market seems to have taken a rest in April.
Solid Jobs Growth For February, But Shadows Remain Hovering Over The Economy
February’s Jobs Report was relatively positive, but there are still shadows hovering over the economy as we head further into the year.
After Two Solid Months, January Brings A Decidedly Mediocre Jobs Report
January’s Jobs Report was nothing to write home about.
December Jobs Report Makes 2015 Second Best Year For Jobs Growth Since 1999
A strong month for jobs growth in . means 2015 ended on a strong note
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates For First Time In Nearly A Decade
In a move it had been telegraphing for the better part of a year, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since July 2006.
Going To College Is Still The Best Thing To Do For Your Future, Graduating Is Even Better
Going to or, preferably, graduating from college makes it far more likely you’ll have a job. The numbers don’t lie.
A Good, But Not Great, Jobs Report For November
The November Jobs Report was good, but there still aren’t signs of the kind of stronger economic growth we need to see.
Economic Growth Was Slightly Better Over The Summer Than Initially Reported
The economy performed a little better than previously reported over the summer. It’s not great, but it’s probably enough to convince the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates next month.
Obama Administration Rejects Keystone XL Pipeline
To no real surprise, the Obama Administration has rejected the application to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline. It is likely to remain an issue in the upcoming Presidential campaign, though.
Strong October Jobs Report Implicates Fed Policy, Role Of The Economy In 2016 Election
A much stronger than expected October Jobs Report suggests that the Federal Reserve is likely to move on interest rates, and raises questions about how economic issues will play out politically in 2016.
A Lackluster September Jobs Report
September’s Jobs Report was disappointing to say the least, and calls into question the Federal Reserve’s apparent plan to raise interest rates in the near future.
August Jobs Report Nothing To Write Home About
The August Jobs Report was positive, but weak, calling into question the Federal Reserve’s apparent plan to raise interest rates this month.
Second Quarter G.D.P. Revision Shows Strong Growth, But Future Weakness Seems Likely
Today’s revision of Second Quarter G.D.P. growth was good news, but it doesn’t seem likely to last.
Jobs Report Points To An Anemic Economy, So Why Is The Fed Thinking Of Raising Rates?
The July Jobs Report indicates that while the economy is growing, it is not growing very much. This seems to call the Federal Reserve’s interest rate plans into question.
For June, A Jobs Report That Basically Reads As ‘Meh’
The June Jobs Report was okay, but it certainly doesn’t inspire much confidence.