It's the first snapshot of the U.S. labour market since last week’s disappointing jobs data for July
Weak market signals disinflation, need for more rate cuts, company report says
There have been job cuts across a range of sectors in the U.S. this year
Direct conflict joins slew of elections as ongoing threats to credit
Labour demand declined, and job vacancies were flat
Continuing claims have been on the rise in recent months
Economic growth, government budgets to feel ill effects of demographic shift: Desjardins
Unemployment rising, but layoffs aren't, leaving room to cut rates
After six months of stability, claims rose in May
While the U.S. labour market remains historically healthy, recent data suggest some weakening