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U.S. job growth slows, but wages rebound strongly

U.S. employment increased less than expected in December but a rebound in wages pointed to sustained labor market momentum that sets up the economy for stronger growth and further interest rate increases from the Federal Reserve this year. Nonfarm payrolls rose

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U.S. job growth slows, but wages rebound strongly

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Jobless claims rise to five-month high

WASHINGTON, Dec 1 (Reuters) – – The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, hitting their highest level in five months, but the underlying trend remained consistent with a strengthening labor market. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 17,000 to a seasonally adjusted 268,000 for the week ended Nov. 26, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Despite the increase, claims remained below the 300,000 threshold, which is associated with a healthy…

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Jobless claims rise to five-month high

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U.S. jobs openings increase in June, layoffs near two-year low

U.S. job openings increased in June and layoffs dropped to their lowest in nearly two years as labor market conditions tightened further, according a government report on Wednesday. The Labor Department's monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report also suggested a growing skill shortage, which

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U.S. jobs openings increase in June, layoffs near two-year low