According to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. (CG&C) Job Cuts Report, released on July 3rd, 2024, U.S.-based employers announced 48,786 […]
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US Nonfarm Payroll Increases by 206,000 in June; Unemployment Rises to 4.1%
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Friday (6-07-24), that total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 206,000 in […]
Canadian Employment and Unemployment Data for June 2024
Statistics Canada (StatsCan) reported on Friday (7-5-24), that the Canadian employment was virtually unchanged in June, down 1,400 jobs or […]
US Weekly Jobless Claims Increase in the Week Ending June 29th
The advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial unemployment claims was 238,000, an increase of 4,000 from the previous week’s revised level of 234,000.
US Construction Job Openings Flat in May
The number of open construction sector jobs was effectively unchanged at 339,000 in May, the BLS and NAHB reported.
US Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary for May
As of the last business day in May, the number of job openings was 8.1 million, little changed from April. However, year-over-year, the measure was down 1.2 million.
U.S. Monthly Construction Spending Declines Month-Over-Month but Up Year-Over-Year in May
Total Construction On Monday (7-1-24), The U.S. Census Bureau reported that total construction spending during May 2024 was estimated at […]
Newly Constructed U.S. Apartment Buildings are Slower to Rent
Redfin reported on Monday (7-1-24) that according to their data only 47% of newly constructed apartments that were completed in […]
Canadian Real GDP Increased in April
Statistics Canada (StatsCan) reported on Friday (6-28-24), that real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.3% in April, after being essentially […]
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Reports Personal Income and Outlay Data for May 2024
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported on Friday (6-28-24) that, according to their estimates, Personal Income (PI) increased […]