Written by Steven Hansen The Conference Board’s Employment Trends Index – which forecasts employment for the next 6 months – strengthened in November 2013. This more than reverses the previous month’s decline which was due to the government shutdown.
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BLS Jobs Situation Good in November 2013
Written by Steven Hansen The November 2013 BLS jobs report was fairly good but is not producing an acceleration in the growth of employment.
October 2013 Conference Board Employment Index Declines
Written by Steven Hansen The Conference Board’s Employment Trends Index – which forecasts employment for the next 6 months – declined in October 2013. However, the government shutdown played a part in this decline.
BLS Jobs Situation Excellent in October 2013 but …
Written by Steven Hansen The delayed October 2013 BLS jobs report was far above expectations, but the massive discrepancy between the household survey and the establishment data puts a big question mark on this good report.
September 2013 Conference Board Employment Index Forecasts Employment May Accelerate
Written by Steven Hansen The Conference Board’s Employment Trends Index – which forecasts employment for the next 6 months – again rose in September 2013.