July Jobs Report: What to Know
Job gains are lately being driven by the government, health care and assistance sectors, potentially masking broadly weaker hiring.
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Biden Has a Historically Strong Job Market. It May Not Be Enough.
Job gains continue to surge, and the unemployment rate remains low, but as the president seeks re-election, voters say they care more about high prices.
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U.S. Adds 272,000 Jobs in May, an Unexpectedly Strong Pace in Hiring
Hiring levels have eased slightly but remain strong. The data for May, due Friday, is expected to show a gain of 190,000.
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What to Make of the Jobs Report’s Mixed Signals
The monthly data is drawn from two surveys. This time, one was quite strong, and the other flashed warning signs.