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US Economic Growth 鈥楽light to Moderate鈥 in Recent Weeks

Economic growth in recent weeks ranged from 鈥渟light to moderate鈥 across the U.S. central bank鈥檚 regional districts as wages and inflation remained generally subdued, a Federal Reserve survey showed.

July 12, 2017

Jobless Claims in US Resume Decline Amid Tight Labor Market

The U.S. labor market remains a bright spot in the economy as fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, with hiring managers decrying a scarcity of available workers, Labor Department data showed June 8.

June 8, 2017
Business

Jobless Claims Remain Low Even With Biggest Rise in a Month

U.S. jobless-benefit claims remain low despite an increase last week, with the labor market otherwise exhibiting signs of continued tightening, Labor Department data showed June 1.

June 1, 2017
Business

Jobless Claims Decline for a Third Week in Past Four

Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits fell for a third week in the past four, showing a resilient labor market.

December 29, 2016
Business

Trucking Adds 3,400 Jobs in August, Department of Labor Reports

For-hire trucking added 3,400 jobs in August, and the unemployment rate held steady at 4.9% as total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 151,000 in August, the Labor Department reported Sept. 2.

September 2, 2016
Business

For-Hire Trucking Gains 1,700 Jobs in July

For-hire trucking gained 1,700 jobs in July, and the unemployment rate held steady at 4.9%, the Labor Department reported Aug 5.

August 5, 2016
Business

Trucking Loses 2,400 Jobs in March

Trucking lost 2,400 jobs in March, while the jobless rate crept up to 5% as more people entered the workforce, the Labor Department reported April 1.

April 1, 2016
Business

Trucking Adds 1,500 Jobs in January

Trucking聽 added 1,500 jobs in January, and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.9%, an almost eight-year low, the Labor Department reported Feb. 5.

February 5, 2016
Business

Jobless Claims Rise to Five-Month High

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits jumped last week to a five-month high, interrupting steady labor-market progress.

December 10, 2015
Business

Trucking Adds 2,300 Jobs in November; Unemployment Rate Holds at Seven-Year Low

The trucking industry added 2,300 jobs in November as the unemployment rate held at 5%, a seven-year low, the Labor Department reported Dec. 4.

December 4, 2015

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