The U.S. created 136,000 new jobs in September, while the unemployment rate hit a new cycle low of 3.5%, the Labor Department said Friday.
— Read on www.marketwatch.com/story/us-adds-136000-jobs-in-september-unemployment-rate-hits-50-year-low-2019-10-04
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U.S. unemployment rate hits 3.5%; job growth moderate – Reuters
The U.S. unemployment rate dropped to near a 50-year low of 3.5% in September, with job growth increasing moderately, suggesting the slowing economy could avoid a recession for now despite trade tensions that are hammering manufacturing.
— Read on www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-economy/u-s-unemployment-rate-hits-3-5-job-growth-moderate-idUSKBN1WJ0C4
Canada’s Jobs Market Surprises Again With Monster Gain – Bloomberg
Canada recorded one of its best months of job gains on record in August, a surprising show of strength by a labor market that has relentlessly powered the nation’s expansion.
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-09-06/canada-s-jobs-market-surprises-again-with-monster-gain
Tight Labor Market Is Fattening Canadian Workers’ Wallets Again – Bloomberg
Canadians are starting to see a pickup in their wages, a positive sign for the domestic economy amid growing global uncertainty.
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-07-25/tight-labor-market-is-fattening-canadian-workers-wallets-again
Canada’s jobless rate drops to 5.4%, lowest level in 43 years | CBC News
The Canadian economy added 27,700 jobs in May, enough to push the jobless rate down to 5.4 per cent — its lowest level since 1976.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/business/may-jobs-statscan-1.5166200
Canadian Unemployment Rate Falls to Lowest Since at Least 1976 – Bloomberg
Canadian Unemployment Rate Falls to Lowest Since at Least 1976 – Bloomberg
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-07/canadian-unemployment-rate-falls-to-lowest-since-at-least-1976