Job Growth Slows Sharply as Payrolls Add 75K, Wage Gains Moderate
Posted on AllSides June 7th, 2019
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U.S. job growth slowed sharply in May and wages rose less than expected, suggesting the loss of momentum in economic activity was spreading to the labor market, which could increase calls for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this year.
The cool-off in hiring reported by the Labor Department on Friday was even before a recent escalation in trade tensions between the United States and two of its major trading partners, China and Mexico.
Economists have warned that the trade fights could undermine the economy, which will celebrate 10...
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