Bureau of Labor Statistics
Economy Watch: Economy Adds Just Short of 100K Jobs in March
A decline in retail employment was a key factor that kept job growth low in March, with the sector losing 30,000 jobs for the month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Atlanta, Nashville Gain as Workers Flock to the Southeast
Southeast markets claimed eight of the top 10 positions in the Bureau of Labor Statistics February job growth rankings. Yardi Matrix Analyst Justin Dean takes a deeper look into why these markets are attractive for workers right now.
Economy Watch: Construction Employment Growth Still Healthy
Thirty nine states added construction jobs in February, indicating demand for commercial and residential real estate is still strong.
Economy Watch: Interest Rates Rise, So Does Inflation
Unsurprisingly, the Federal Open Market Committee decided to raise interest rates again in March, signaling its optimism about the direction of the U.S. economy.
Economy Watch Weekly: February’s Strong Job and Wage Growth
February was a good month for the economy, with job creation and wage growth both experiencing increases. Economy Editor Dees Stribling breaks down the numbers, for the week ending March 10, 2017.
Economy Watch: U.S. Economy Creates 235K Jobs in February
Job gains were fairly widespread among industries, including in those sectors that spur demand for office space, according to the latest BLS jobs report.
Economy Watch: Inflation, Leading Indicators Tick Up in January
A January increase in the consumer price index and leading economic indicators signal a still-positive outlook for the U.S. economy.
Economy Watch Weekly: Good Job Growth to Kick Off 2017
Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses the first job report of 2017, which overall revealed strong job creation in January, for the week ending Feb. 3. 2017.
Economy Watch: Wage Increases Slow in December
Although it looked like U.S. workers would enjoy better wages toward the end of 2016, a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows lower growth than expected.
Economy Watch: Economy Creates 227K Jobs in January
The year is off to a reasonably good start in terms of employment, including those industries that drive commercial property absorption, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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