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US job growth misses expectations in July; unemployment rate rises to 4.3%

August 02, 2024 9:25 pm

The increase in the unemployment rate from 4.1% in June marked the fourth straight monthly increase, the US Labor Department reported on Friday.

Hurricanes Harvey, Irma expected to dim U.S. jobs growth in short term

October 06, 2017 11:28 am

Economists estimate that the back-to-back storms, including Hurricane Maria which destroyed infrastructure in Puerto Rico last month, could shave at least six-tenths of a percentage point from third-quarter gross domestic product growth.

US economy picks up, regains jobs lost in recession

June 07, 2014 12:35 am

The nation finally recouped the 8.7 million jobs lost during the recession, with 8.8 million more people working now than at the trough in February 2010.

S&P 500,Dow hit milestones after strong jobs report

May 04, 2013 2:33 am

Stocks rallied on Friday,with the S&P 500 and Dow industrials hitting intraday records after US employment grew more than expected in April.

Green card only for US varsity graduates with job offer?

April 27, 2013 9:32 am

US immigration reform bill proposes green card for STEM graduates with an employment offer.

Indo-US body job fair attracts major cos

October 20, 2012 1:01 pm

Recruiters from over 40 major companies,including IBM,Infosys and Abbott Labs,took part in a job fair organised by Indo-American Community Services.

US hiring seen as dismally weak in Sep

October 07, 2011 10:49 am

US hiring was too weak to pull down a lofty unemployment rate and dispel recession fears.

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