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US Jobless Rate Down to Near 49-Year Low of 3.7%
The unemployment rate in the US declined to 3.7 percent in September of 2018 from 3.9 percent in each of the previous two months and below market expectations of 3.8 percent. It is the lowest jobless rate since December of 1969. The number of unemployed persons decreased by 270,000 to 6.0 million. Over the year, the unemployment rate and the number of unemployed persons declined by 0.5 percentage point and 795,000, respectively.
Published on 2018-10-05

US Jobless Rate Holds Steady at 3.9%
The US unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.9 percent in August 2018, above market expectations of 3.8 percent. Still, the jobless rate remained close to May's 18-year low as the number of unemployed declined by 46 thousand to 6.23 million and employment fell by 423 thousand to 155.54 million.
Published on 2018-09-07

US Jobless Rate Decreases to 3.9% in July
The US unemployment rate fell to 3.9 percent in July 2018 from 4.0 percent in June, matching market expectations. The jobless rate touched an 18-year low of 3.8% in May. The number of unemployed persons declined by 284,000 to 6.3 million and employment was almost unchanged at 156.0 million.
Published on 2018-08-03

US Jobless Rate Rises to 4% in June
The US unemployment rate rose to 4 percent in June 2018 from 3.8 percent in the previous month, which was the lowest since April 2000. The number came above market expectations of 3.8 percent as more entered the labor force.
Published on 2018-07-06

US Unemployment Rate Falls to 18-Year Low
The US unemployment rate fell to 3.8 percent in May 2018 from 3.9 percent in the previous month, and below market expectations of 3.9 percent. It was the lowest rate since April 2000, as the number of unemployed decreased by 281 thousand to 6.07 million and employment rose by 293 thousand to 155.47 million.
Published on 2018-06-01

US Jobless Rate Drops to Near 17-1/2-Year Low
The US unemployment rate fell to 3.9 percent in April 2018 from 4.1 percent in the previous month, and below market expectations of 4 percent. It was the lowest rate since December 2000, as 236 thousand people exited the labor force. The number of unemployed decreased by 239 thousand to 6.35 million and employment was almost unchanged at 155.18 million.
Published on 2018-05-04

US Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 17-Year Low
The US unemployment rate stood at a 17-year low of 4.1 percent for the sixth consecutive month in March 2018, slightly above market expectations of 4 percent. The number of unemployed decreased by 121 thousand to 6.59 million and employment fell 37 thousand to 155.18 million.
Published on 2018-04-06

US February Jobless Rate Unchanged at 17-Year Low
The US unemployment rate stood at 4.1 percent in February 2018, unchanged from the previous month's 17-year low and slightly above market expectations of 4 percent. The number of unemployed increased by 22 thousand to 6.71 million.
Published on 2018-03-09

US Jobless Rate Holds Steady at 17-Year Low
US unemployment rate stood at a 17-year low of 4.1 percent in January 2018, unchanged from the previous month and in line with market consensus. The number of unemployed increased by 108 thousand to 6.68 million.
Published on 2018-02-02

US Jobless Rate Unchanged at 17-Year Low
US unemployment rate stood at 4.1 percent in December 2017, unchanged from the previous month's 17-year low and in line with market consensus. The number of unemployed declined by 40 thousand to 6.58 million.
Published on 2018-01-05

US Jobless Rate Steady at 4.1% in November
The US unemployment rate held at 4.1 percent in November of 2017, the same as in October and in line with market expectations. It is the lowest jobless rate since February of 2001. The number of unemployed persons was essentially unchanged at 6.6 million. Over the year, the unemployment rate and the number of unemployed persons were down by 0.5 percentage point and 799,000, respectively.
Published on 2017-12-08

US Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.1% in November
US unemployment rate edged down by 0.1 percentage point to 4.1 percent in October, and the number of unemployed persons decreased by 281,000 to 6.5 million. Since January, the unemployment rate has declined by 0.7 percentage point, and the number of unemployed persons has decreased by 1.1 million. It is the lowest unemployment rate since February 2001.
Published on 2017-11-03

US Unemployment Rate Lowest in Over 16 Years
US unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 4.2 percent in September 2017 from 4.4 percent in the previous month and below market consensus of 4.4 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since February 2001, as the number of unemployed persons declined by 331 thousand to 6.8 million. Meanwhile, the labor force participation rate rose by 0.2 percentage points to 63.1 percent, its highest level since March 2014.
Published on 2017-10-06

US Jobless Rate Unexpectedly Rises to 4.4% in August
US unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4.4 percent in August 2017 from 4.3 percent in the previous month and above market consensus of 4.3 percent. The number of unemployed persons increased by 151 thousand to 7.1 million.
Published on 2017-09-01

US Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.3%
US unemployment rate fell one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.3 percent in July 2017, matching a 16-year low touched in May. The number of unemployed persons was little changed at 7.0 million while the labor force participation rate edged up to 62.9 percent.
Published on 2017-08-04

US Unemployment Rate Unexpectedly Rises To 4.4% In June
US unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent in June 2017 from the previous month's 16-year low of 4.3 percent and above market expectations of 4.3 percent. The number of unemployed persons was little changed at 7.0 million while the labor force participation rate edged up to 62.8 percent.
Published on 2017-07-07

US Unemployment Rate Drops To 16-Year Low In May
US unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent in May 2017 from 4.4 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 4.4 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since May 2001, as the number of unemployed persons was little changed at 6.9 million and the labor force participation rate fell to 62.7 percent.
Published on 2017-06-02

US Unemployment Rate Falls To Near 10-Year Low
US unemployment rate fell to 4.4 percent in April 2017 from 4.5 percent in the previous month, better than market expectations of 4.6 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since May 2007, as the number of unemployed persons declined by 146 thousand to 7.1 million and the labor force participation rate edged down to 62.9 percent from an 11-month high of 63 percent in March.
Published on 2017-05-05

US Unemployment Rate Falls To Near 10-Year Low
US unemployment rate fell to 4.5 percent in March 2017 from 4.7 percent in the previous month, better than market expectations of 4.7 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since May 2007, as the number of unemployed persons declined by 326,000 to 7.2 million while the labor force participation rate was unchanged at an 11-month high of 63 percent.
Published on 2017-04-07

US Jobless Rate Falls To 4.7% In February
US unemployment rate fell to 4.7 percent in February 2017 from 4.8 percent in the previous month, in line with market expectations. The number of unemployed persons was almost unchanged at 7.5 million while the labor force participation rate increased by 0.1 percentage point to 63 percent.
Published on 2017-03-10

US Unemployment Rate Rises To 4.8% In January
US unemployment rate rose to 4.8 percent in January 2017 from 4.7 percent in the previous month and above market expectations of 4.7 percent. The number of unemployed persons was almost unchanged at 7.6 million while the labor force participation rate increased by 0.2 percentage point to 62.9 percent.
Published on 2017-02-03

US Unemployment Rate Rises To 4.7% In December
US unemployment rate rose to 4.7 percent in December 2016 from a nine-year low of 4.6 percent in the previous month and in line with market expectations. The number of unemployed persons was nearly unchanged at 7.5 million while the labor force participation rate increased by 0.1 percentage point to 62.7 percent.
Published on 2017-01-06

US Jobless Rate At 9-Year Low Of 4.6%
US unemployment rate fell to 4.6 percent in November 2016 from 4.9 percent in the previous month and well below market expectations of 4.9 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since August 2007, as the number of unemployed persons declined by 387 thousand to 7.4 million while the labor force participation rate decreased by 0.1 percentage point to 62.7 percent.
Published on 2016-12-02

US Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.9% in October
US unemployment rate fell to 4.9 percent in October 2016 from 5 percent in the previous month and in line with market expectations. The number of unemployed persons was almost unchanged at 7.9 million while the labor force participation rate decreased by 0.1 percentage point to 62.8 percent.
Published on 2016-11-04

US Jobless Rate at 5-Month High of 5% in September
US unemployment rate increased to 5 percent in September 2016, compared to 4.9 percent in the previous month and missing market expectations of 4.9 percent. It was the highest jobless rate since April, as the number of unemployed persons rose by 90 thousand to 7.9 million while the labor force participation rate edged up by 0.1 percentage point to 62.9 percent.
Published on 2016-10-07

US Jobless Rate Unchanged at 4.9% in August
US unemployment rate was recorded at 4.9 percent in August 2016, unchanged from the previous two months while missing market expectations of 4.8 percent. The number of unemployed persons was flat at 7.8 million and the labor force participation rate stood at 62.8 percent.
Published on 2016-09-02

US Jobless Rate Steady at 4.9% in July
US unemployment rate came in at 4.9 percent in July 2016 unchanged from the June rate and above market expectations of 4.8 percent. The number of unemployed persons was essentially unchanged at 7.8 million.
Published on 2016-08-05

US Jobless Rate Rises to 4.9% in June
US unemployment rate went up to 4.9 percent in June 2016 after falling by 0.3 p.p. to 4.7 percent in the previous month. The figure came in worse than market expectations, as more people entered the labor force. The number of unemployed persons increased by 347,000 to 7.8 million, offsetting declines in May and bringing both measures back in line with levels that had prevailed from August 2015 to April.
Published on 2016-07-08

US Jobless Rate Lowest Since November 2007
The unemployment rate declined by 0.3 p.p. to 4.7 percent in May 2016 from 5 percent in April, beating market expectations of 4.9 percent. It was the lowest reading since November 2007, as the number of unemployed persons declined by 484,000 to 7.4 million and the labor force participation rate fell for the second month in a row.
Published on 2016-06-03

US Jobless Rate Steady at 5%
Unemployment rate in the United States was recorded at 5 percent in April 2016, unchanged from the March rate, as more people dropped out of the labor force while the number of unemployed persons was little changed at 7.9 million. The labor force participation rate fell for the first time since September.
Published on 2016-05-06

US Jobless Rate Unexpectedly Rises to 5%
Unemployment rate in the United States edged up to 5 percent in March 2016, from 4.9 percent in the previous month and compared with expectations that it would hold steady. The number of unemployed persons was little changed at 8 million.
Published on 2016-04-01

US Jobless Rate Flat at 4.9%
Unemployment rate in the United States was recorded at 4.9 percent in February 2016, unchanged from the January rate and remaining at its lowest level since April of 2008, as the number of unemployed persons was unchanged. Over the year, the unemployment rate and the number of unemployed persons were down by 0.6 percentage point and 831,000, respectively.
Published on 2016-03-04

US Jobless Rate Drops to 4.9% in January
Unemployment rate in the United States dropped to 4.9 percent in January 2016, from 5 percent in the previous month, while total non-farm payroll employment increased by a lower-than-expected 151,000. The number of unemployed persons, at 7.8 million, was essentially unchanged from December.
Published on 2016-02-05

US Jobless Rate Steady at 7-1/2-Year Low
Unemployment rate in the United States was recorded at 5 percent in December 2015, unchanged from the November rate and remaining at its lowest level since April of 2008 even as more people entered the labor force. The number of unemployed persons, at 7.9 million, was essentially unchanged in December.
Published on 2016-01-08

US Jobless Rate Remains at Lowest Since April 2008
Unemployment rate in the US was recorded at 5 percent in November 2015, the same as in the previous month and the lowest in more than seven years, while total nonfarm payroll employment increased by a higher-than-expected 211,000. Job gains occurred in construction, professional and technical services, and health care. Mining and information lost jobs.
Published on 2015-12-04

US Jobless Rate Down to 5%
Unemployment rate in the US edged down to 5 percent in October from 5.1 percent in the previous month while total nonfarm payroll employment increased by a higher-than-expected 271,000 in October. Job gains occurred in professional and business services, health care, retail trade, food services and drinking places, and construction.
Published on 2015-11-06

US Unemployment Rate Steady at 5.1%
Jobless rate in the US was unchanged at 5.1 percent and total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 142,000 in September. Job gains occurred in health care and information, while mining employment fell.
Published on 2015-10-02

US Unemployment Rate At 7-1/2 Year Low
Jobless rate in the US declined to 5.1 percent and total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 173,000 in August. It is the lowest unemployment rate since April 2008 as the number of unemployed edged down to 8 million.
Published on 2015-09-04

US Unemployment Rate Steady at 5.3% in July
Jobless rate in the US was unchanged at 5.3 percent and total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 215,000 in July. Job gains occurred in retail trade, health care, professional and technical services, and financial activities.
Published on 2015-08-07

Unemployment Rate Declines to 5.3% in June
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 223,000 in June, and the unemployment rate declined to 5.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in professional and business services, health care, retail trade, financial activities, and in transportation and warehousing.
Published on 2015-07-02

US Unemployment Rate Up to 5.5%
The jobless rate increased for the first time in four months to 5.5 percent in May from 5.4 percent in April as more people joined the labour force.
Published on 2015-06-05

US Unemployment Rate Lowest Since May 2008
The jobless rate fell to 5.4 percent in April from 5.5 percent in the previous two months and the number of unemployed persons edged down to 8.5 million.
Published on 2015-05-08

US Unemployment Rate Steady at 5.5%
The jobless rate held at 5.5 percent in March, the same as in February and the lowest in nearly 7 years. The number of unemployed persons was little changed at 8.6 million.
Published on 2015-04-03

US Unemployment Rate Down to Nearly 7-Year Low
The jobless rate decreased to 5.5 percent in February from 5.7 percent in the previous month. It is the lowest figure since May of 2008 as the number of unemployed persons went down.
Published on 2015-03-06

US Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 5.7%
US jobless rate increased to 5.7 percent in January of 2015 from 5.6 percent in the previous month as more unemployed started looking for work.
Published on 2015-02-06

US Unemployment Rate at 6-1/2-Year Low
US jobless rate declined by 0.2 percentage point to 5.6 percent in December, the lowest since June of 2008. The number of unemployed persons decreased by 383,000 to 8.7 million.
Published on 2015-01-09

US Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 5.8% in November
US jobless rate remained stable at 5.8 percent in November and the number of unemployed persons was little changed at 9.1 million.
Published on 2014-12-05

US Unemployment Rate Drops Further
US jobless rate decreased for the third consecutive month to a fresh six-year low 5.8 percent in October from 5.9 percent in September. The number of unemployed persons edged down to 9.0 million.
Published on 2014-11-07

US Unemployment Rate Down to 6-Year Low
US jobless rate decreased to 5.9 percent in September from 6.1 percent in August, the lowest rate since July of 2008. The number of unemployed persons decreased by 329,000 to 9.3 million.
Published on 2014-10-03

US Unemployment Rate Falls in August
US jobless rate decreased to 6.1 percent in August from 6.2 percent in July. Over the year, the unemployment rate and the number of unemployed persons were down by 1.1 percentage points and 1.7 million, respectively.
Published on 2014-09-05

US Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.2% in July
US jobless rate increased to 6.2 percent from 6.1 percent in June as more people entered the labor force. Wages and hours were unchanged from the previous month.
Published on 2014-08-01

US Unemployment Rate Falls to 6.1%
US jobless rate declined by 0.2 percentage point to 6.1 percent in June. The number of unemployed persons decreased by 325,000 to 9.5 million. Over the year, the unemployment rate and the number of unemployed persons have declined by 1.4 percentage points and 2.3 million, respectively.
Published on 2014-07-03

US Unemployment Rate Stable in May
US jobless rate held at 6.3 percent in May, following a decline of 0.4 percentage point in April. The number of unemployed persons was unchanged at 9.8 million.
Published on 2014-06-06

US Unemployment Rate Down to 5-1/2 Year Low
In April of 2014, the jobless rate fell from 6.7 percent to 6.3 percent, the lowest rate since September of 2008, as both unemployed reentering the labor market and new entrants into the labor force fell.
Published on 2014-05-02

US Unemployment Rate Steady at 6.7%
In March of 2014, the number of unemployed persons was essentially unchanged at 10.5 million, and the unemployment rate held at 6.7 percent. Over the year, the number of unemployed persons and the jobless rate were down by 1.2 million and 0.8 percentage point, respectively.
Published on 2014-04-04

US Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly in February
US jobless rate increased to 6.7 percent in February of 2014 from 6.6 percent in the previous month. Over the year, the number of unemployed persons and the unemployment rate were down by 1.6 million and 1.0 percentage point, respectively.
Published on 2014-03-07

US Unemployment Rate Down to 6.6% in January
US unemployment rate hit a new five-year low of 6.6 percent in January of 2014. Since October, the jobless rate has decreased by 0.6 percentage point.
Published on 2014-02-07

United States Unemployment Rate Down to 5-Year Low in December
In December, US unemployment rate eased from 7.0 percent to 6.7 percent, the lowest level since October of 2008. The number of unemployed persons declined by 490,000 to 10.4 million. Over the year, the number of unemployed persons and the unemployment rate were down by 1.9 million and 1.2 percentage points, respectively.
Published on 2014-01-10

US Unemployment Rate Lowest in Five Years
US unemployment rate declined from 7.3 percent to 7.0 percent in November, and total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 203,000, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on December 6th. Employment increased in transportation and warehousing, health care, and manufacturing.
Published on 2013-12-06

U.S. Unemployment Rate Up to 7.3% in October
U.S. unemployment rate was little changed at 7.3 percent in October and total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 204,000, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on November 8th. Employment increased in leisure and hospitality, retail trade, professional and technical services, manufacturing, and health care.
Published on 2013-11-08

U.S. Unemployment Rate Down to 7.2% in September
U.S. unemployment rate was little changed at 7.2 percent in September and total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 148,000, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on October 22nd. Employment increased in construction, wholesale trade, and transportation and warehousing.
Published on 2013-10-22

U.S. Unemployment Rate Down to 7.3% in August
U.S. unemployment rate decreased slightly in August while total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 169,000, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on September 6th. Employment rose in retail trade and health care but declined in information.
Published on 2013-09-06

U.S. Unemployment Rate Down to 7.4% in July
U.S. unemployment rate edged down to 7.4 percent and total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 162K in July. Employment rose in retail trade, food services and drinking places, financial activities, and wholesale trade.
Published on 2013-08-02

US Unemployment Rate at 7.6% in June
U.S. total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 195,000 in June, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 7.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on July 5th. Employment rose in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, retail trade, health care, and financial activities.
Published on 2013-07-05

US Unemployment Rate Rises to 7.6% in May
US jobless rate climbed to 7.6 percent as more Americans entered the labor force, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on June 7th. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 175,000 in May. Employment rose in professional and business services, food services and drinking places, and retail trade.
Published on 2013-06-07

U.S. Unemployment Rate Down to 7.5% in April
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 165,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 7.5 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on May 3rd. Employment increased in professional and business services, food services and drinking places, retail trade, and health care.
Published on 2013-05-03

U.S. Unemployment Rate Down to 7.6% in March
Both the number of unemployed persons, at 11.7 million, and the unemployment rate, at 7.6 percent, were little changed in March. Employment grew in professional and business services and in health care but declined in retail trade.
Published on 2013-04-05

U.S. Unemployment Rate Down to 7.7% in February
U.S. unemployment rate edged down to 7.7 percent in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on March 8th. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 236,000 in February as employment increased in professional and business services, construction, and health care.
Published on 2013-03-08

United States Unemployment Rate at 7.9%, Payroll Employment Rises
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 157,000 in January, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 7.9 percent. Retail trade, construction, health care, and wholesale trade added jobs over the month.
Published on 2013-02-01

U.S. Economy Adds 155K Jobs in December, Unemployment at 7.8%
Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 155,000 in December, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 7.8 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on January 4th. Employment increased in health care, food services and drinking places, construction, and manufacturing.
Published on 2013-01-04

U.S. Unemployment Down to 7.7 Percent in November
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 146,000 in November, and the unemployment rate edged down to 7.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on December 7th. Employment increased in retail trade, professional and business services, and health care.
Published on 2012-12-07

U.S. Unemployment Up to 7.9 Percent in October
U.S. total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 171,000 in October, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 7.9 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on November 2nd.
Published on 2012-11-02

U.S. Unemployment Down to 7.8% in September
U.S. unemployment rate decreased to 7.8 percent in September, and total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 114,000, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on October 5th. Employment increased in health care and in transportation and warehousing but changed little in most other major industries.
Published on 2012-10-05

U.S. Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.1% in August
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 96,000 in August, and the unemployment rate edged down to 8.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on September 7th. Employment increased in food services and drinking places, in professional and technical services, and in health care.
Published on 2012-09-07

Employment Rises by 163,000 in July
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 163,000 in July, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 8.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Published on 2012-08-03

U.S. Economy Adds 80K Jobs in June, Unemployment at 8.2%
Nonfarm payroll employment continued to edge up in June (+80,000), and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 8.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Professional and business services added jobs, and employment in other major industries changed little over the month.
Published on 2012-07-06

U.S. Economy Added 69K jobs in May, Unemplyment Rate Up to 8.1%
U.S. Nonfarm payroll employment changed little in May (+69,000), and the unemployment rate went up to 8.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on June 1st. Employment increased in health care, transportation and warehousing, and wholesale trade but declined in construction. Employment was little changed in most other major industries.
Published on 2012-06-01

U.S. Unemployment Down to 8.1% in April, Nonfarm Payrolls Up 115K
U.S. Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 115,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 8.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment increased in professional and business services, retail trade, and health care, but declined in transportation and warehousing.
Published on 2012-05-04

U.S. Added 120K Jobs in March, Unemployment At 8.2%
Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 120,000 in March, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 8.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Employment rose in manufacturing, food services and drinking places, and health care, but was down in retail trade.
Published on 2012-04-06

U.S. Economy Adds 227K Jobs in February, Jobless Rate at 8.3%
U.S. Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 227,000 in February, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 8.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Employment rose in professional and businesses services, health care and social assistance, leisure and hospitality, manufacturing, and mining.
Published on 2012-03-09

U.S. Jobless Rate Down to 8.3%, Nonfarm Payrolls Up by 243K
Total U.S. nonfarm payroll employment rose by 243,000 in January, and the unemployment rate decreased to 8.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Total U.S.nonfarm payroll employment rose by 243,000 in January, and the unemployment rate decreased to 8.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on February 3rd. Job growth was widespread in the private sector, with large employment gains in professional and business services, leisure and hospitality, and manufacturing.
Published on 2012-02-03

Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.5 percent
Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 200,000 in December, and the unemployment rate, at 8.5 percent, continued to trend down, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Job gains occurred in transportation and warehousing, retail trade, manufacturing, health care, and mining.
Published on 2012-01-06

U.S. Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.6% in November
The unemployment rate fell by 0.4 percentage point to 8.6 percent in November, and nonfarm payroll employment rose by 120,000. Employment continued to trend up in retail trade, leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, and health care. Government employment continued to trend down.
Published on 2011-12-04

U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls up 80K in October, Unemployment Rate at 9%
U.S. nonfarm payroll employment continued to trend up in October (+80,000), and the unemployment rate was little changed at 9.0 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on November 4. Employment in the private sector rose, with modest job growth continuing in professional and businesses services, leisure and hospitality, health care, and mining. Government employment continued to trend down.
Published on 2011-11-04

U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Rise in September, Unemployment Rate Steady
U.S. Nonfarm payroll employment edged up by 103,000 in September, and the unemployment rate held at 9.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on October 7.
Published on 2011-10-07

U.S. Employment Stagnated in August
U.S. nonfarm payroll employment was unchanged (0) in August, and the unemployment rate held at 9.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on September 2. Employment in most major industries changed little over the month. Health care continued to add jobs, and a decline in information employment reflected a strike. Government employment continued to trend down.
Published on 2011-09-02

U.S. Economy Adds 117K Jobs in July, Unemployment Down to 9.1%
U.S. payrolls increased 117K, above market expectations for an 85K gain, the Labor Department said on August 5. The unemployment rate dropped to 9.1% from 9.2% in June, as a result of people leaving the labor force.
Published on 2011-08-05

U.S. June Nonfarm Payrolls Rise 18K, Jobless Rate Up to 9.2%
U.S. Nonfarm payroll employment was essentially unchanged in June (+18,000), and the unemployment rate rose to 9.2% from 9.1% in May. Employment in most major private-sector industries changed little over the month. Government employment continued to trend down.
Published on 2011-07-08

U.S. Employment Held Back by Weak Economy
Nonfarm payroll employment changed little (+54,000) in May, and the unemployment rate was up to 9.1 percent from 9 percent in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on June 3.
Published on 2011-06-03

US Payrolls Rise 244K in April; Unemployment Rate at 9.0%
US nonfarm payroll employment rose by 244,000 in April, and the unemployment rate edged up to 9.0 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on May 6. Job gains occurred in several service-providing industries, manufacturing, and mining.
Published on 2011-05-07

U.S. Jobless Drops to 8.8%, Payrolls Increase by 216K in March
U.S. Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 216,000 in March, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 8.8 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on April 1. Job gains occurred in professional and business services, health care, leisure and hospitality, and mining. Employment in manufacturing continued to trend up.
Published on 2011-04-01

U.S. Economy Adds 192,000 Jobs in February
U.S. nonfarm payroll employment increased by 192,000 in February, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 8.9 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on March 4. Job gains occurred in manufacturing, construction, professional and business services, health care, and transportation and warehousing.
Published on 2011-03-04

U.S. Unemployment Rate Drops to 9% in January
U.S. unemployment rate fell by 0.4 percentage point to 9.0 percent in January, while nonfarm payroll employment changed little (+36,000), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on February 4. Employment rose in manufacturing and in retail trade but was down in construction and in transportation and warehousing. Employment in most other major industries changed little over the month.
Published on 2011-02-04

US Unemployment Rate Falls to 9.4% in December
The unemployment rate fell by 0.4 percentage point to 9.4 percent in December, and nonfarm payroll employment increased by 103,000, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment rose in leisure and hospitality and in health care but was little changed in other major industries.
Published on 2011-01-07

US Unemployment Rate Falls to 9.4% in December
The unemployment rate fell by 0.4 percentage point to 9.4 percent in December, and nonfarm payroll employment increased by 103,000, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment rose in leisure and hospitality and in health care but was little changed in other major industries.
Published on 2011-01-07

US Unemployment Edges up in November; Payrolls Change Little
The unemployment rate edged up to 9.8 percent in November, and nonfarm payroll employment was little changed (+39,000), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on December 3.
Published on 2010-12-05

U.S. Added 151,000 Jobs in October, Unemployment at 9.6%
Payrolls rose more than forecast in October, a sign businesses may be starting to look past what the Federal Reserve calls the “disappointingly slow” U.S. recovery toward a faster pace of growth.
Published on 2010-11-05

US Payrolls Fall Less Than Expected in August
U.S. employment fell for a third straight month in August, but the decline was far less than expected and private payrolls growth surprised on the upside, easing pressure on the Federal Reserve to prop up growth.
Published on 2010-09-03

ADP Estimates Companies in U.S. Unexpectedly Cut Jobs
Companies in the U.S. unexpectedly cut workers in August, data from a private report based on payrolls showed. Employment fell by 10,000, according to figures today from ADP Employer Services.
Published on 2010-09-01

US Economy Sheds 131,000 Jobs in July
Total nonfarm payroll employment declined by 131,000 in July, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 9.5 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Federal government employment fell, as 143,000 temporary workers hired for the decennial census completed their work. Private-sector payroll employment edged up by 71,000.
Published on 2010-08-06