US producer inflation trends higher; labor market remains stable
U.S. producer prices increased solidly in January, offering more evidence inflation was picking up again and strengthening financial market views that the Federal Reserve would not be cutting interest rates before the second half of the year.
First Jobs Report Of 2025: Labor Market Still Solid
The Labor Department has released its first jobs report of the year, covering January 2025. It shows that payrolls grew by 143,000 — somewhat lower than economists’ expectations of 175,000. On the other hand, payroll growth for the end of 2024 was revised up quite a bit. Over the past 3 months, payroll growth has averaged a very strong 234,000.
The biggest factor that could break the stable labor market: Morning Brief
In a labor market driven by consumer-led sectors, a resurgence in inflation could be the largest looming risk to the health of the jobs picture.
US weekly jobless claims decline amid stable labor market
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits decreased last week, suggesting the labor market remained stable early in February.
Jobless claims stay low in latest week
Initial jobless claims rose fell by 7,000 to 213,000 in the week ended February 8, the Labor Department said Thursday. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had estimated new claims would fall by 4,
Initial jobless claims drop more than expected in past week
K to 213K from 220K prior (revised from 219K), lower than the 217K consensus, according to data released by the Department of Labor on Thursday. The decline indicates that the labor market still remains solid,
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