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May 1, 2024 at 2:45 PM

US job openings fall to 8.5 million in March, the lowest level in more than 3 years

U.S. jobs openings slid in March to the lowest level in more than three years, but stayed at historically high levels in a sign that the job market remains resilient in the face of higher interest rates
May 1, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Workers surround a manhole on a street in Park Ridge, Ill., Monday, April 29, 2024. On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the Labor Department reports on job openings and labor turnover for March. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Employers add 303,000 jobs in March

It's the largest monthly jobs gain since May 2023.
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VIDEO: Employers add 303,000 jobs in March
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Blockbuster jobs report defies Americans' lukewarm feelings about economy

The U.S. added 303,000 jobs in March, far surpassing economists' expectations.
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In this undated stock photo, two construction workers are seen climbing a metal frame.
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Biden on jobs report: “A milestone in America’s comeback”

The Bureau of Labor Statistics said more than 300,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy in March. The highest number of new jobs in nearly a year.
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VIDEO: Biden on jobs report: “A milestone in America’s comeback”
2 months ago

February jobs report exceeds expectations

U.S. companies added a better-than-expected 275,000 jobs, indicating a healthy jobs market even with the unemployment rate ticking up slightly to 3.9%.
2 months ago
VIDEO: All eyes on February jobs report
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Stronger than expected job gains reinforce hope of 'soft landing'

The U.S. added 275,000 jobs in February.
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Construction crews work on a 40-unit project called Mountain View Flats in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Mar. 6, 2024.
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New jobs report beats expectations

U.S. employers added 275,000 jobs in February, backing up the robust economy touted by President Joe Biden during his State of the Union address.
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VIDEO: New jobs report beats expectations
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Jobs Report: US employers add 353,000 jobs in January

What double the expected growth in hiring could mean for the economy.
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VIDEO: Jobs Report: US employers add 353,000 jobs in January
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New jobs report exceeds expectations

Despite recent high-profile job cuts, U.S. employers added a robust 353,000 workers in January.
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VIDEO: New jobs report expected to indicate strong jobs market
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Very strong jobs report for January, despite inflation and company layoffs

A broad base of different jobs saw more hires, showing an encouraging picture for the economy.
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VIDEO: Very strong jobs report for January, despite inflation and company layoffs
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What the 'surprisingly robust' jobs report means for inflation, interest rates

U.S. employers hired nearly twice as many workers as expected in January.
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In this undated stock photo, two construction workers are seen climbing a metal frame.
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US employers add 353,000 jobs in January

The new jobs report is out and it's surprisingly strong. Meanwhile, Tesla is recalling more than 2 million cars.
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VIDEO: US employers add 353,000 jobs in January
4 months ago

Tech companies announce layoffs

About a dozen major tech companies announced job cuts, including Amazon and Google's parent company, Alphabet.
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VIDEO: Tech companies announce layoffs
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Jobs report remains strong

ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous talks about the new jobs report and what the numbers tell us about a possible recession.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Jobs report remains strong
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216,000 jobs added in December

The new jobs report says the U.S. economy added 216,000 jobs in December, higher than what economists expected.
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VIDEO: 216,000 jobs added in December
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Hiring in December blew past economist expectations. Here’s what it means

Hiring accelerated in December, defying the Fed's effort to slow the economy.
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In this undated stock photo, a construction worker is seen building a roof.
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Employers add more-than-expected 216,000 jobs in December

ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze reports on what the latest report could signal for the economy and the Federal Reserve’s next move for interest rates.
4 months ago
VIDEO: All eyes on December jobs report numbers
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US added 199,000 jobs in November

ABC News business reporter Alexis Christoforous has the details on the November jobs report.
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VIDEO: US employers add 199,000 jobs in November
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All eyes on November jobs report

The critical report from the labor department will reveal if American employers are slowing down their fast pace of hiring.
5 months ago
VIDEO: All eyes on November jobs report
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October’s jobs report lower than expected as Wall St. rallies

ABC's Alexis Christoforous has the latest on the economy and what it means for inflation and your wallet.
6 months ago
VIDEO: October’s jobs report lower than expected as Wall St. rallies
6 months ago

Jobs numbers remain solid but lower than expected

ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous explains why Wall Street is celebrating even though jobs numbers are slightly lower than expected.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Jobs numbers remain solid but lower than expected
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All eyes on October jobs report

The government’s job report is expected to show that the pace of hiring is slowing.
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VIDEO: All eyes on October jobs report
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US economy added 150,000 jobs in October

The Labor Department reports the unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9 from 3.8.
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VIDEO: US economy added 150,000 jobs in October
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Employers added 336k jobs in September

The latest jobs report showed that employers added 336,000 jobs in September, exceeding economist expectations by nearly twofold and reversing a monthslong hiring slowdown.
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VIDEO: Employers added 336k jobs in September
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US added 336,000 jobs in the month of September

President Biden touted the report saying its “Bidenomics” at work, despite Republicans polling better on the economy.
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VIDEO: US added 336,000 jobs in the month of September
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A blockbuster jobs report far exceeded expectations. Here’s what it means.

U.S. economy added 336,000 jobs last month, roughly doubling expectations.
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New jobs report shows the US added 336,000 jobs in September

That's nearly double last month's number and shatters expectations, showing companies keep hiring despite high interest rates.
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VIDEO: New jobs report shows the US added 336,000 jobs in September
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336,000 jobs added in September

The Labor Department said the new jobs numbers show unemployment stayed at 3.8%.
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VIDEO: 336,000 jobs added in September
7 months ago

US added 336,000 jobs in September

Those numbers from the jobs report shattered expectations and ABC News' business reporter Alexis Christoforous breaks down what this means for the economy.
7 months ago
VIDEO: US added 336,000 jobs in September
7 months ago

September jobs report exceeds expectations

U.S. employers added 336,000 jobs in September, exceeding analysts’ expectations, which could put pressure on the Fed to keep raising interest rates.
7 months ago
VIDEO: All eyes on September jobs report
8 months ago

US adds 187,000 jobs in new jobs report

President Biden is touting the latest jobs report as another sign of the success of his administration. But will it be enough for the Fed to ease off its interest rate hikes?
8 months ago
VIDEO: US adds 187,000 jobs in new jobs report
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New jobs report shows a resilient labor market

ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous discusses what the new jobs report means for the labor market and your wallet.
8 months ago
VIDEO: New jobs report shows a resilient labor market
8 months ago

August jobs report released

Employers added 187,000 jobs in August, slightly more than expected, while the unemployment rate rose to 3.8%.
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VIDEO: What to expect from August jobs report
9 months ago

US job market cools down

The Labor Department says the U.S. economy has added 187,000 jobs in July while the unemployment rate dropped to 3.5%.
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VIDEO: US job market cools down
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All eyes on July jobs report

Analysts expect 200,000 jobs were added to the workforce in July, which would confirm job growth has been cooling in recent months.
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VIDEO: All eyes on July jobs report
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All eyes on June jobs report

ABC News' Elizabeth Shulze shares what to expect from the latest jobs report set to be released Friday.
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VIDEO: All eyes on June jobs report
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Monthly jobs report shows a slowdown in jobs growth

The U.S. added 209,000 jobs in May while unemployment dropped to 3.6%, but this growth is less than previously anticipated.
10 months ago
VIDEO: Monthly jobs report shows a slowdown in jobs growth
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US added 339k jobs in May

The latest jobs report defied expectations, according to experts.
1 year ago
VIDEO: US added 339k jobs in May
1 year ago

Wall Street reacts to hot jobs report

ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous discusses Wall Street’s reaction to the higher-than-expected jobs report.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Wall Street reacts to hot jobs report
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All eyes on May jobs report

ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze previews what experts expect from the latest on the jobs report set to be released Friday and what this could signal about the economy and inflation.
1 year ago
VIDEO: All eyes on May jobs report
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US Labor Department adds 339,000 jobs in May

Business reporter Alexis Christoforous has more on how some states are experimenting with a 4-day work week.
1 year ago
VIDEO: US Labor Department adds 339,000 jobs in May
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Employers add 339K jobs in May

ABC News business reporter Alexis Christoforous has more on the unemployment rate and jobs report.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Employers add 339K jobs in May
1 year ago

Jobs numbers hold strong as economy faces trouble

Plus, a family who fled from Sudan with the help of a nonprofit shares its journey and more details on preparations for the coronation of King Charles.
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VIDEO: Jobs numbers hold strong as economy faces trouble
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Jobs numbers show changing landscape for workers

ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous and LinkedIn Chief Economist Karin Kimbrough break down Friday's jobs report.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Jobs numbers show changing landscape for workers
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What the jobs report means for debt ceiling talks

Despite the better than expected jobs report, Biden doesn't want use it as a negotiation tool when talks start next week.
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VIDEO: What the jobs report means for debt ceiling talks
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Jobs report: Which industries are hiring workers?

Some industries posted blockbuster expansions in April while others lagged far behind.
1 year ago
A waitress works at a restaurant in Chicago, March 23, 2023.
1 year ago

Latest jobs report shows better than expected growth despite recent US bank failures

US employers added 253,000 jobs to the economy, bringing the unemployment rate down to 3.4% in April as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the 10th time.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Latest jobs report shows better than expected growth despite recent US bank failures
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Latest jobs report shows US employers added 253,000 jobs in April

This report comes just days after the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates for the 10th time in a row.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Latest jobs report shows the U.S. added 253,000 jobs to the economy in April
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Jobs report: US adds 311,000 jobs in February

ABC News business reporter Alexis Christoforous breaks down the latest jobs numbers and what they mean for the economy.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Jobs report: US adds 311,000 jobs in February
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Unemployment rate rose to 3.6% in February

The latest jobs report shows that 311,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy last month.
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VIDEO: Unemployment rate rose to 3.6% in February