The February jobs report out Friday offered few surprises for investors, with job gains increasing slightly…
Continue ReadingTag: rate
How a new tax plan could cost Marylanders even if your rate doesn’t rise
Gov. Wes Moore’s proposed tax hikes targeting Maryland’s highest earners, but one nonpartisan nonprofit said all residents…
Continue Reading
Current Unemployment Rate and Other Jobs Report Findings
Updated on Feb. 20 with the latest jobless claims data from the Department of Labor. The…
Continue ReadingUnemployment rate falls to 4%, wages rise more than forecast as US labor market remains resilient to start 2025
The US labor market showed continued signs of resilience in January as the unemployment rate unexpectedly…
Continue ReadingJobs rebound ‘doesn’t change the narrative’ for Fed rate cut this month
A labor market rebound announced Friday is likely to keep the Federal Reserve on track to…
Continue ReadingUnemployment rate falls to 4.2%, labor market adds 142,000 jobs
The US economy added fewer jobs than expected in August while the unemployment rate ticked lower.…
Continue Reading