U.S. job openings dropped sharply in March, but a decline in layoffs suggested that the labor market remained on solid footing.
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US labor market remains stable, but job opportunities limited
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased slightly last week, suggesting the labor market remained stable in March.
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US private payrolls post smallest gain in seven months
The ADP National Employment Report on Wednesday also showed a moderation in wage growth for workers changing jobs.
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Tech rally drives S&P 500, Nasdaq to record highs; Powell comments in focus
Wall Street’s main indexes climbed on Wednesday, while investors awaited comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell later in the day.
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US weekly jobless claims fall; unemployment rolls shrink
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting the labor market continued to chug along.
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Weekly jobless claims at five-month low; consumer spending rises solidly
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell to a five-month low last week and consumer spending increased more than expected in September.
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