by Annie Dameworth | Oct 5, 2026 | Industry News
The U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September while the unemployment rate increased to 4.2%, both showing little change from August’s report, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in...
by Annie Dameworth | Jul 8, 2026 | Industry News
The U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, the smallest gain since February’s decline, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Downward revisions to April and May estimates subtracted 74,000 jobs from previously reported totals. The unemployment rate also...
by Annie Dameworth | Sep 9, 2025 | Industry News
Job growth in August slowed as the unemployment rate rose to the highest level in four years, signaling a continued cooling in the U.S. labor market, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Eye on Housing Report. The Bureau of Labor Statistics...
by Annie Dameworth | Jun 6, 2025 | Industry News
Job growth in the U.S. moderated in May despite ongoing economic and policy uncertainty, with the unemployment rate remaining at 4.2%, according to an analysis by the National Association of Home Builder’s (NAHB) Eye on Housing. Over the past 12 months, average hourly...
by Annie Dameworth | May 2, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
According to the U.S. Labor Department, 177,000 jobs were added by U.S. employers in April. The unemployment rate in April remained unchanged at 4.2%. These numbers indicate that the U.S. labor market remains in good condition. The solid labor market has allowed the...