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Consumer Analysis: Employment Nov 13, 2009Why Is Spending Improving While the Job Market Is Sinking? Better-educated, higher-income households have supported increased spending in recent months.  Nov 06, 2009October's Employment Report Is Disappointing and Troublesome Unemployment increased by more than expected Oct 02, 2009 A Step Backwards for the Job Market Job losses in September were larger than anticipated, but things are slowly getting better. Sep 11, 2009 An Army of Underemployed Underemployment is at an all-time high and will stymie the job market's recovery. Sep 08, 2009 Moderating Job Cuts First Step to Labor Market Recovery But unemployment is up to its highest rate since early 1983. Aug 14, 2009 Unemployment Will Remain Elevated for Years to Come Rising numbers of jobless older workers and productivity gains will keep unemployment higher. Aug 07, 2009 Recovery Comes Into View Job losses are growing smaller with each passing month, but numerous pitfalls abound. Jul 31, 2009 Compensation Growth Not Encouraging Quarter-ago growth picked up, but compensation is weak on a year-ago basis. Jul 10, 2009 Recession's End Will Be Little Comfort to Consumers Jobs and wages will continue to fall after the recession's end. Jul 03, 2009 A Disappointing June Employment Report Job losses increased in June following four months of moderation. Jun 12, 2009 Surging Permanent Joblessness Means a Long Labor Market Recovery Joblessness at a record high for prime-age men. Apr 10, 2009 Rapidly Rising Unemployment Tests Safety Net Duration of unemployment is increasing rapidly. Apr 03, 2009 Are We Nearing a Bottom for Job Losses? The worst may be over, but it is too soon to tell. Mar 10, 2009 Where Job Losses Hurt the Most Minorities and those with less education are bearing the brunt of the current downturn. Mar 06, 2009 Another Disastrous Month for the Labor Market Near-record employment losses in recent months. Feb 06, 2009 Still Looking for a Bottom...and Not Finding One Job losses continue to get worse and there is no end in sight. Jan 16, 2009 Why Wage Growth Is Still Holding Up The mix of jobs being lost explains why wage growth still appears decent. Jan 09, 2009 The Worst Year for the Labor Market Since 1945 The self-reinforcing recession drove broad-based and deep employment losses in 2008. Dec 05, 2008 Not the Great Depression, but Greatly Depressing Nonetheless November's job loss was the largest since 1974. Nov 17, 2008 The Pain Is Not Over for Consumers Expect 2009 to be worse for employment, retail sales, and income growth. Nov 13, 2008 Deteriorating Labor Market Stresses Consumers Extension of unemployment benefits would help laid-off workers. Oct 10, 2008 A Crisis of Confidence Undermines Hiring Job losses will continue until confidence returns. Oct 03, 2008 Labor Market Downturn Intensified in September Labor market conditions are set to deteriorate further in the fourth quarter. Sep 05, 2008 The Job Figures Prove It…We’re in a Recession Rapid labor market deterioration is spreading to all reaches of the U.S. economy. Aug 08, 2008 Job Losses Are Hitting Lower-Paid Workers More Higher-paying blue-collar jobs are also disappearing. Jul 03, 2008 Labor Market Deterioration Continued in June Employment losses are broad-based, the unemployment rate remained elavated, and real income declined. Jun 13, 2008 Are Consumers Better Off Than Last Year?…Probably Not Real wages are falling across nearly every industry. May 09, 2008 Brief Downturn and Rapid Jobs Recovery Fewer jobs created in expansion; fewer will be lost in recession. May 02, 2008 A Kinder, Gentler Recession This labor market downturn will be brief and comparatively painless. Apr 04, 2008 Convincing Evidence of Recession in March Jobs Report Labor market contraction has become a self-reinforcing trend. Mar 14, 2008 Stepping Out of the Labor Force Declining labor force participation reflects poor employment prospects. Mar 07, 2008 The Recession Is Here Job losses in two consecutive months more than likely signal recession. Feb 07, 2008 The Labor Market in Recession The recession outlook now calls for job declines through the first half of 2008. Feb 01, 2008 January Employment Report Tips the Scale for Recession January employment report confirms contraction in U.S. economy. Jan 14, 2008 Job Seekers Need Not Despair in 2008 The economy will create plenty of jobs in 2008, even if it sinks into recession. Jan 04, 2008 Job Market Ends 2007 on a Sour Note The job market is now following suit with the rest of the economy. Dec 07, 2007 A Near-Perfect Jobs Report Spending growth hinges on the job market...and so far, so good. Nov 09, 2007 Waiting for the Bottom to Drop Out of the Job Market The job market is much weaker than it looks. Nov 02, 2007 October's Employment Situation: Too Good to Last The rebound in payroll growth hides worrying trends. Oct 05, 2007 Only Moderate Job Growth Despite the rebound, there is ample evidence that the labor market is moderating. Sep 14, 2007 More Job Declines? Further erosion in business and consumer confidence could send the economy into recession. Sep 07, 2007 Housing and Credit Woes Cast a Pall Over Labor Market Though August data overstate the weakness. Aug 10, 2007 Downhill from Here for Jobs Preponderance of indicators points to weaker employment trends. Jul 06, 2007 Another Solid Employment Report in June The housing market has dampened job creation much less than expected. Jun 01, 2007 Where Are the Construction Job Losses? The payroll survey is likely not fully capturing housing's downturn. Apr 16, 2007 The Labor Market's Demographic Headwinds Steady job growth has failed to raise the labor force participation rate appreciably. Apr 06, 2007 What Jobs Slowdown? Trend job growth is still around 150,00 per month and the job market is tighter than ever. Mar 19, 2007 Downshift in Hiring Activity Businesses are turning more cautious about staffing expansions. Feb 02, 2007 A Soft Landing for the Labor Market Labor market trends are steady, notwithstanding weak January job gains. Jan 16, 2007 A Tight Labor Market Puts Upward Pressure on Wages Recent wage trends are indicative of the tight labor market. Dec 20, 2006 Job Growth Set to Continue Employment opportunities will remain steady in the new year outside of manufacturing and construction. Dec 08, 2006 November Jobs Report Stronger Than Expected Outside of housing and manufacturing, the labor market holds steady. Nov 14, 2006 Signs of Trouble Ahead for the Labor Market Labor market indicators show a still healthy economy, but signs of a slowdown are emerging Nov 03, 2006 Shock and Awe in the October Jobs Report The job market is much stronger than we previously thought. Oct 11, 2006 An Orderly Transition for the Labor Market The slowing economy is not all bad for the average worker. Oct 06, 2006 Job Growth Slows in September Although September's jobs report was weaker than anticipated, the details are not all bad. Sep 12, 2006 Retail Payrolls Under the Microscope Department stores and housing are to blame for retail's lackluster performance. Sep 01, 2006 A Near-Perfect Employment Report Solid job gains and lower unemployment, only modest earnings growth stains the picture. Aug 04, 2006 The Job Market Weakens in July Job gains disappoint and unemployment rises, but wage growth continues. Jun 16, 2006 May Employment Highlights Housing's Slowdown The long-anticipated slowdown is firmly under way. Jun 02, 2006 Another Disappointing Employment Report Retailers clearly anticipating spending slowdown. May 15, 2006 Wage Inequality Worsens The gap between the lowest and highest earners has grown considerably. May 05, 2006 Job Growth Disappoints but a Rebound Is Likely Job growth was widespread in April outside of retail. Apr 07, 2006 Wage Growth Takes a Breather in March Continued strong job growth will support incomes and spending. Jan 23, 2006
Wage Growth to Accelerate This Year As labor market tightens, bargaining power of workers expected to improve. |
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