[Tree] Mixed productivity in US retail sector and manufacturing productivity slowdown

Version 0.63 (2024-07-11 11:55:02.858000)

updates: Integration of information about the manufacturing productivity slowdown

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Version 0.62 (2024-06-03 21:53:19.791000)

updates: Mixed productivity in US retail sector, hourly pay rises

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Version 0.61 (2024-03-21 10:19:12.522000)

updates: Florida had the largest total number of retail establishments in the US

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Version 0.6 (2024-03-19 16:17:53.373000)

updates: Florida's retail establishments and employment statistics

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Version 0.59 (2024-03-19 12:20:27.919000)

updates: Florida's significant contribution to the US retail industry

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Version 0.58 (2024-03-18 17:18:09.214000)

updates: Highlights the significance of the retail industry in the US labor market and economy

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Version 0.57 (2024-03-15 17:19:00.927000)

updates: Concentration of job growth in three industries

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Version 0.56 (2024-03-11 13:20:00.091000)

updates: Integrates information about signs of a gradual slowdown in the labor market

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Version 0.55 (2024-03-11 13:16:52.967000)

updates: Includes comments from Labor Department Acting Secretary Julie Su praising the strong February jobs report and highlighting positive economic progress in the U.S.

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Version 0.54 (2024-03-11 01:18:35.111000)

updates: Revised job growth numbers raise questions about labor market strength

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Version 0.53 (2024-03-10 21:16:57.856000)

updates: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revised down the number of employment gains in January by 124,000.

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Version 0.52 (2024-03-09 18:17:36.105000)

updates: Inclusion of workers' perceptions and concerns about job market

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Version 0.51 (2024-03-09 11:17:00.964000)

updates: Integrates information about workers' perceptions of the job market and concerns about concentrated job growth

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Version 0.5 (2024-03-09 07:24:22.946000)

updates: The US unemployment rate has reached a two-year high of 3.9% amid a cooling labor market. The Labor Department's employment report showed that job growth accelerated in February, but the increase in the unemployment rate reflects a decline in household employment. The mixed report has increased the likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by June. Economists are concerned about the widening divide between establishment nonfarm payroll data and the household survey of employment, indicating that momentum in the labor market is waning. Acyclical sectors such as government and healthcare led employment gains, while temporary help jobs and manufacturing payrolls declined. Average hourly earnings edged up 0.1% and the average workweek rose modestly. The rise in the unemployment rate also reflected more people joining the labor force, but other details of the household survey were upbeat. The prime age labor force participation rate and the participation rate for women in the 25-54 age group both increased.

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Version 0.49 (2024-03-09 07:20:31.159000)

updates: The US labor market is cooling as the unemployment rate rises to a two-year high of 3.9%. The Labor Department's employment report showed that job growth accelerated in February, but the increase in the unemployment rate reflects a decline in household employment. The mixed report has increased the likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by June. Economists are concerned about the widening divide between establishment nonfarm payroll data and the household survey of employment, indicating that momentum in the labor market is waning. Acyclical sectors such as government and healthcare led employment gains, while temporary help jobs and manufacturing payrolls declined. Average hourly earnings edged up 0.1% and the average workweek rose modestly. The rise in the unemployment rate also reflected more people joining the labor force, but other details of the household survey were upbeat. The prime age labor force participation rate and the participation rate for women in the 25-54 age group both increased.

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Version 0.48 (2024-03-09 07:17:24.290000)

updates: Updated job market data, analysis, and quotes

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Version 0.47 (2024-03-09 06:23:40.430000)

updates: Updates on job growth, unemployment rate, and Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts

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Version 0.46 (2024-03-09 06:18:07.424000)

updates: The US job market added 275,000 jobs in February, exceeding expectations. The unemployment rate rose to 3.9%. The US insurance industry added 4,200 net jobs in February. Many Americans are still unhappy with the state of the economy. The Federal Reserve is considering interest rate cuts. The report is seen as slightly favoring the chances of a May rate cut. The mixed report has increased the likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by June. The Labor Department's employment report showed that job growth accelerated in February, but the increase in the unemployment rate reflects a decline in household employment. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported a gain of 275k jobs, beating expectations, but January's numbers were revised down from 353k jobs to 229k.

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Version 0.45 (2024-03-09 06:15:12.066000)

updates: Revised job growth numbers, decline in household employment, mixed report on wage growth, concerns about labor market conditions and inflation

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Version 0.44 (2024-03-09 03:20:13.794000)

updates: Updates on employment trends in various sectors

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Version 0.43 (2024-03-09 03:17:02.626000)

updates: The US job market added 275,000 jobs in February, exceeding expectations. The unemployment rate rose to 3.9%. The US insurance industry added 4,200 net jobs in February. Mixed results of the report have left some analysts describing it as 'all over the place'. The report has increased the likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by June [3fac137c]

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Version 0.42 (2024-03-09 03:16:43.754000)

updates: The US job market added 275,000 jobs in February, exceeding expectations. The unemployment rate rose to 3.9%. The US insurance industry added 4,200 net jobs in February. The report has increased the likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by June [da022d27].

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Version 0.41 (2024-03-09 01:19:00.688000)

updates: Updated information on the US labor market cooling and rise in unemployment rate

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Version 0.4 (2024-03-09 00:17:23.260000)

updates: Unemployment rate creeps higher, previous months' estimates revised lower

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Version 0.39 (2024-03-08 23:20:37.580000)

updates: Updates on the US insurance industry's hiring spree

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Version 0.38 (2024-03-08 23:19:20.625000)

updates: Additional information on job growth and market sentiment

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Version 0.37 (2024-03-08 23:17:06.778000)

updates: New information on job gains, unemployment rate, wage growth, and Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts

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Version 0.36 (2024-03-08 22:16:53.333000)

updates: New information about job growth and unemployment rate in February

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Version 0.35 (2024-03-08 21:17:18.010000)

updates: New information on job growth, rising unemployment, and wage growth

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Version 0.34 (2024-03-08 20:18:09.033000)

updates: Mixed results of the report, analysts' reactions, and the likelihood of rate cuts later this year

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Version 0.33 (2024-03-08 19:24:53.568000)

updates: Unemployment rate rises, more nuanced picture of job growth

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Version 0.32 (2024-03-08 19:19:21.148000)

updates: US job gains exceed expectations, reinforcing hope of 'soft landing'

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Version 0.31 (2024-03-08 18:20:29.463000)

updates: Job growth has stabilized at a solid pace, wage gains cooled

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Version 0.3 (2024-03-08 18:19:33.042000)

updates: US job gains exceed expectations, reinforce hope of 'soft landing'

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Version 0.29 (2024-03-08 15:22:51.882000)

updates: Mixed results in US jobs report, higher unemployment rate

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Version 0.28 (2024-03-08 15:22:06.002000)

updates: US jobless rate hits highest in two years

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Version 0.27 (2024-03-08 15:20:45.737000)

updates: US unemployment rate rises to 2-year high

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Version 0.26 (2024-03-08 13:18:47.660000)

updates: Integration of additional information about the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates and the impact of EU regulations on major tech platforms

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Version 0.25 (2024-03-08 13:18:09.932000)

updates: The February jobs report shows a slowdown in job growth compared to the previous two months

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Version 0.24 (2024-03-08 12:18:45.236000)

updates: Job growth figures for February, impact on interest rates

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Version 0.23 (2024-03-08 10:17:46.527000)

updates: Slower job growth in February, labor market remains strong

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Version 0.22 (2024-03-08 09:18:33.639000)

updates: None

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Version 0.21 (2024-03-08 07:22:01.541000)

updates: The article provides additional details on the labor market, Federal Reserve's consideration of interest rate cuts, and the sectors leading job growth in February.

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Version 0.2 (2024-03-08 06:20:40.147000)

updates: The Labor Department's employment report is expected to show the unemployment rate unchanged at 3.7% and the annual increase in wages only slowing marginally. Despite concerns about job growth being concentrated in a few industries, January's employment gains were broad-based. Wage growth remains elevated, with average hourly earnings forecast to have increased 0.3% in February. The average workweek is expected to rebound to 34.3 hours from 34.1 hours in January. The labor market remains strong, supporting the economy.

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Version 0.19 (2024-03-08 05:20:12.981000)

updates: The US jobs report for February is expected to reveal that employers added a solid 200,000 jobs, down from the gains in December (333,000) and January (353,000). The jobless rate is projected to stay at 3.7%, marking the 25th straight month below 4%. The job market has been steady and strong over the past three years, but signs of cooling are emerging. Employers added 3.1 million jobs in 2023, down from 4.5 million in 2022 and a record 7.2 million in 2021. The deceleration in hiring is welcomed by the Federal Reserve to avoid inflation. Inflation has eased, with consumer prices up 3.1% from a year earlier. Despite lower inflation, many Americans are unhappy with the state of the economy. The economy's GDP grew by 2.5% in 2023, and employers continue to hire. Wage growth remains slightly high, and forecasters expect average hourly wages to rise 4.5% last month from February 2023. Some economists argue that pay increases don't need to drop as productivity surged last year. Immigration has helped invigorate the job market, and the foreign-born population is expected to continue growing. The job market's modest slowdown is happening as companies post slightly fewer job openings, and the number of Americans filing for weekly unemployment benefits remains low. The Federal Reserve wants to see the demand for labor soften enough to slow wage growth.

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Version 0.18 (2024-03-08 05:19:58.161000)

updates: US job growth slows in February, labor market remains strong

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Version 0.17 (2024-03-06 22:19:40.222000)

updates: Private payrolls growth slightly below expectations in February

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Version 0.16 (2024-03-06 15:18:12.605000)

updates: US private sector job growth surges, impacting Fed's rate cut decisions

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Version 0.15 (2024-03-06 14:17:53.366000)

updates: Private sector hiring falls short of expectations

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Version 0.14 (2024-03-06 14:17:29.377000)

updates: US private employment increases slightly below expectations in February

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Version 0.13 (2024-02-28 22:18:36.896000)

updates: Updates on US job market, concerns about jobs and the economy

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Version 0.12 (2024-01-12 11:28:05.404000)

updates: US service sector growth slows, employment shrinks most since 2020

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Version 0.11 (2024-01-05 16:16:41.416000)

updates: US service sector growth slows, employment shrinks most since 2020

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Version 0.1 (2024-01-05 16:16:12.789000)

updates: US services sector growth slows with employment shrinking the most since 2020

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Version 0.09 (2023-12-27 17:09:56.935000)

updates: New data on sales revenue growth and employment growth

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Version 0.08 (2023-12-08 10:37:21.639000)

updates: US job growth in November slows, concerns of recession

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Version 0.07 (2023-12-08 06:24:28.104000)

updates: US job growth slows in November, manufacturing sector affected, concerns of looming recession

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Version 0.06 (2023-12-07 21:51:25.554000)

updates: US job growth slows in November

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Version 0.05 (2023-12-06 20:46:12.137000)

updates: US job growth disappoints, manufacturing sector slows, wage growth moderation

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Version 0.04 (2023-12-06 19:03:03.853000)

updates: US job growth slows, manufacturing sector weakens, leisure and hospitality sector reports job cuts

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Version 0.03 (2023-12-06 12:57:04.710000)

updates: New information on the slower growth of the US job market and expectations for the upcoming jobs report

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Version 0.02 (2023-12-04 00:34:43.971000)

updates: New information on expected job growth in the American economy

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Version 0.01 (2023-12-03 22:34:11.055000)

updates: New information on job openings, service sector growth, and wage projections

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Version 0.0 (2023-12-02 14:33:59.795000)

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