US job market grows amid threats of mass federal layoffs and Trump tariffs
The US economy added 151,000 jobs in February as federal workforce reductions and tariff uncertainty cast shadows over labor market growth.
US lost 105,000 jobs in October and added 64,000 in November, according to delayed data
US job growth rebounded in November with 64,000 positions added, exceeding economist forecasts, though unemployment reached a four-year high of 4.6% amid labor market weakness concerns.
US adds 272,000 jobs as labor market holds unexpectedly strong
The US added 272,000 jobs in May, significantly exceeding economist expectations, though the unemployment rate rose to 4%, marking the first increase since January 2022.
US adds 227,000 jobs in November as Fed expected to cut interest rates again
The US economy added 227,000 jobs in November, with healthcare and leisure sectors leading gains. The unemployment rate rose to 4.2% as the Federal Reserve prepares for another interest rate cut.
US economy shows steady job growth in January amid Biden-Trump transition
US employers added 143,000 jobs in January as the labor market continued steady growth during the presidential transition, with unemployment holding at 4%.
US hiring held firm in December capping weakest year of growth since pandemic
US employers added 50,000 jobs in December, capping the weakest year of job growth since the pandemic, though the unemployment rate fell to 4.4% from 4.6% in November.