The hiring of Nate Hochman, who lost his job amid an uproar over a video containing a Nazi symbol, underscores the administration’s willingness to overlook past transgressions.
An analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data found that payroll employment among women has increased by roughly 765,000 jobs since December 2024, while employment among men has declined by about 6,000 over the same period
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Overall, the U.S. economy is expected to add millions of jobs in the coming years, but some industries may fare better than others.
The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, roughly triple what economists predicted, and President Trump seized the moment to pressure the Federal Reserve for lower interest rates. The Labor Department's monthly payroll figures landed like a thunderclap on Wall Street, where the consensus forecast had called for just 53,000 new jobs. Private-sector hiring alone […] The post August jobs report shatters forecasts as Trump demands the Fed cut rates appeared first on American Almanac .
The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, roughly triple what economists predicted, and President Trump seized the moment to pressure the Federal Reserve for lower interest rates. The Labor Department's monthly payroll figures landed like a thunderclap on Wall Street, where the consensus forecast had called for just 53,000 new jobs. Private-sector hiring alone hit 127,000, more than double the 53,000 analysts expected. Manufacturing added 16,000 positions against a forecast of 5,000. And the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 percent, defying predictions it would tick up to 4.2 percent. Trump posted on Truth Social within hours of the release, calling the numbers proof that the economy is outperforming every outside estimate but…Open
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Employers added 162,000 jobs and unemployment held at 4.1 percent last month, signs of a stability that contrasted with high inflation weighing on households and markets.
The labor market looks considerably healthier than it did at the start of the summer. Why it matters: Friday morning's jobs report recast the last two months as a period of modest job growth rather than of outright deterioration, capped by a gain last month that was more than triple what economists expected. - The labor market is weathering the Iran conflict and an AI-driven transformation of the economy with surprisingly little damage, at least for now. - For the Federal Reserve, the report puts inflation even more squarely in focus — with less evidence that the labor market is too fragile to hold up in the event of higher interest rates. What they're saying: "August turned the heat back up on the job market," Glassdoor chief…
The U.S. labor market showed unexpected strength in August, adding 162,000 jobs and maintaining a historically low unemployment rate of 4.1 percent.
The U.S. labor market showed unexpected strength in August, adding 162,000 jobs and maintaining a historically low unemployment rate of 4.1 percent. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Employers added 162,000 jobs in August, a significant rebound after 23,000 jobs were lost in July, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 percent, maintaining its historically low level. DETAIL: The August job gains surpassed the monthly average of 31,000 jobs over the past year and were driven by strong hiring in restaurants and bars, which added 59,000 positions. Manufacturing also continued its steady growth, reflecting resilience in the labor market despite economic pressures, including elevated inflation …Open