In April 2019, the U.S. economy created 263,000 jobs. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.
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Economy by the Numbers
Above the FoldJan 04, 2019 - 11:00am
A Motivated Outbreak of 2020 Recessionaphobia
312,000 jobs were created in the U.S. in December 2018. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.
Above the FoldDec 07, 2018 - 9:30am
Ignoring the Price of Our Mistakes
155,000 jobs were created in November. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.
Above the FoldNov 02, 2018 - 9:15am
What is Going on with the Housing Sector?
250,000 jobs were created in October. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.
Above the FoldOct 05, 2018 - 10:00am
The U.S. Economy in Three Greats
134,000 jobs were created in September.
Above the FoldSep 07, 2018 - 9:30am
Entitlement Chastenings
Jobs grew by 201,000 jobs in August, and the unemployment rate remained at 3.9%.
Above the FoldAug 03, 2018 - 9:00am
The President's Pro-Growth Agenda Helps the Fed
Jobs grew by 157,000 jobs in July, and the unemployment rate fell to 3.9%.
Above the FoldJul 06, 2018 - 9:00am
The Fed’s Brief Return Engagement to Center Stage
213,000 jobs were created in June, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.0%.
Above the FoldJun 01, 2018 - 9:45am
The Hawks Will Have Their Day – and You’re Not Going to Like It
223,000 jobs were created in May, and the unemployment rate fell to 3.8%.
Above the FoldMay 04, 2018 - 11:30am
The U.S. Economy Hits the Sweet Spot
People are positive about the economy, so we need to do everything we can to maintain it.
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