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Not since 1969: US regains ultra-low 3.7 pct.
How major US stock indexes fared Friday
U.S. stock and bond prices fell again Friday after the Labor Department said the economy continues to add jobs at a strong pace, as investors continued to worry about a three-day surge in yields.
Costco's pay 'dwarfs' rivals like Amazon, executive says
The warehouse chain's CFO responded to a question about Amazon setting a $15 minimum wage.
US unemployment falls to 3.7 percent _ lowest since 1969
U.S. employers added just 134,000 jobs in September, the fewest in a year, though the figure was likely lowered by Hurricane Florence, while the unemployment rate fell to 3.7 percent, the lowest level since 1969.
These industries hired the most workers in September
The unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in 49 years.
Saudi crown prince pledges Aramco IPO by early 2021
The planned listing of the world's biggest oil producer could be the largest IPO ever.
CBS hires firm to advise on $20m for #MeToo groups
CBS has hired the consulting firm Rally to help disperse $20 million to groups dedicated to supporting #MeToo and promoting workplace safety and equality for women.
Tech industry may drive creation of 8 million jobs by 2023
CareerBuilder’s CEO is predicting a job boom for low and high wage roles.
Job gains in Sept.: Professional services and construction
Professional services led the way in hiring gains in September, adding 54,000 jobs in a wide-ranging category that includes management consultants, administrative support and computer systems designers.
Markets Right Now: Stocks fall as bond yields rise further
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Jobless rate for Hispanic Americans matches record low
The unemployment rate for Americans of Hispanic or Latino ethnicity fell to 4.5 percent in September, matching a record low hit in July.
US job creation will likely top 2M this year: Larry Kudlow
The U.S. economy added 134,000 jobs in September, missing analysts' expectations.
Not since 1969: US regains ultra-low 3.7 pct. unemployment
The last time the U.S. unemployment rate was roughly as low as the 3.7 percent it is now — December 1969 — the economy was overheating, inflation was spiking and a short recession soon followed.
American manufacturers on track for most optimistic year in at least 2 decades: Survey
Labor shortages remain a top challenge for the industry.
Tesla's autopilot is better than you, statistically
Tesla says it recorded one accident for every 3.34 million miles driven in the third quarter when the autopilot was engaged on its vehicles.
These industries are hiking pay to attract workers
The global worker shortage could balloon to more than 85 million employees by 2030.
Record imports push US trade gap to $53.2 billion in August
Record imports drove the U.S. trade deficit up for the third straight month in August.
US unemployment rate lowest since 1969
Hurricane Florence may be behind the lower-than-expected number of jobs created.
India signs $5 billion deal for Russian air defense systems
India has signed a $5 billion deal to buy a Russian S-400 air defense system despite a looming threat of U.S. sanctions on countries that trade with Russia's defense and intelligence sectors.
Stocks lower following jobs report
The unemployment rate falls to its lowest level since 1969.















