via Bloomberg … Consumer confidence in the U.S. jumped more than forecast this month to the highest level in almost six years, suggesting the June slowdown in spending may be temporary. READ MORE >>
Entries from July 2007
July 13, 2007
U.S. Payrolls Rose 132,000 in June; Unemployment Rate at 4.5%
Via Bloomberg … Employers in the U.S. added 132,000 workers to payrolls last month, wages grew and the unemployment rate held near a six-year low, signaling the job market will continue to sustain American consumers. READ MORE >>
July 8, 2007
Payroll Growth Significant in June
via Forbes … Employers boosted payrolls by a better-than-expected 132,000 jobs in June, enough to keep the unemployment rate at a relatively low 4.5 percent. It was another sign that the economy is snapping out of a nearly yearlong sluggish spell. READ MORE >>
