February 2017

Job Report in US, February 2017 – Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 235,000, more than expected

Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 235,000 in February, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment gains occurred in construction, private educational services, manufacturing, health care, and mining. Household Survey Data The number of unemployed persons, at 7.5 million, changed little in February. … Continue reading →