U.S. Job Growth Soars: Annual Wage Gain Largest Since 2009

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U.S. job growth rebounded sharply in October and wages recorded their largest annual gain in 9-1/2 years, pointing to further labor market tightening that could encourage the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again in December. The Labor Department’s closely watched monthly employment report on Friday also showed the unemployment rate was steady at a 49-year low of 3.7 percent as 711,000 people entered the labor force, in a sign of confidence in the jobs market. Sustained labor market strength eased fears about the economy’s health following weak housing and business spending data. President Donald Trump cheered the robust jobs report, which came less than a week before the midterm elections that will decide who controls the U.S. Congress. “These are incredible numbers,” Trump tweeted. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 250,000 jobs last month as employment in the leisure and hospitality sector bounced back after being held down by Hurricane Florence, which drenched North and South Carolina in mid-September.

[rainman + 263]

Ferrari or island vacation home? Hmmm ... tough choice!

[Pavel + 384]

10 minutes ago, pinto said:

U.S. job growth rebounded sharply in October and wages recorded their largest annual gain in 9-1/2 years, pointing to further labor market tightening that could encourage the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again in December. The Labor Department’s closely watched monthly employment report on Friday also showed the unemployment rate was steady at a 49-year low of 3.7 percent as 711,000 people entered the labor force, in a sign of confidence in the jobs market. Sustained labor market strength eased fears about the economy’s health following weak housing and business spending data. President Donald Trump cheered the robust jobs report, which came less than a week before the midterm elections that will decide who controls the U.S. Congress. “These are incredible numbers,” Trump tweeted. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 250,000 jobs last month as employment in the leisure and hospitality sector bounced back after being held down by Hurricane Florence, which drenched North and South Carolina in mid-September.

I'm sure some of these are seasonal but many will be full time due to strong economy.  It's a good trend.

[ThunderBlade + 231]

Getting ready for the holidays I see...

[50 shades of black + 254]

I found this. This is interesting follow the trend line.

[damirUSBiH + 327]

250k new jobs 3.1% wage growth 3.5% GDP 3.7% unemployment..Good fuel for midterm election....