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Title: U.S. Payrolls Grew 244,000 in April; Unemployment at 9%
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Bloomberg
URL Source: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011- ... loyment-rate-climbs-to-9-.html
Published: May 6, 2011
Author: Timothy R. Homan
Post Date: 2011-05-06 09:36:25 by Badeye
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Views: 10680
Comments: 18
The U.S. economy added more jobs than forecast in April, easing concern that higher fuel prices are slowing the economic recovery. Payrolls increased by 244,000 workers last month, the biggest gain since May 2010, after a revised 221,000 gain the prior month, the Labor Department said today in Washington. Economists projected an April rise of 185,000, according to the median estimate in a Bloomberg News survey. Employment excluding government jobs jumped the most in five years. The jobless rate rose to 9 percent, the first increase since November. More jobs and rising wages may give households, whose spending accounts for 70 percent of the economy, the means to overcome the highest gasoline prices in almost three years. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke and some of his colleagues have signaled they plan to forge ahead through June with record monetary stimulus to bolster the expansion. “The recovery has progressed into the self-propelling stage, where it’s less vulnerable to short-term swings in sentiment,” said Jim O’Sullivan, chief economist at MF Global Inc. in New York, who forecast a gain of 250,000 jobs. Stock-index futures rose and Treasuries fell after the report. The contract on the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index expiring in June climbed 0.9 percent to 1,347.5 at 8:48 a.m. in New York. The yield on the benchmark 10-year note increased to 3.23 percent from 3.15 percent. Range of Estimates Payroll estimates in the Bloomberg survey of 86 economists ranged from gains of 118,000 to 325,000. March was revised up from a previously reported gain of 216,000, and February payrolls increased 235,000 after a prior estimate of 194,000. The unemployment rate was projected to hold at 8.8 percent, according to the survey median. Private hiring, which excludes government agencies, rose by 268,000 in April, more than the 200,000 median forecast in the Bloomberg survey and the most since February 2006, after a 231,000 increase in March. The separate survey of households showed the size of the labor force was little changed in April and employment shrank by 190,000. That pushed the share of the population in the labor force down to 58.4 percent from 58.5 percent a month earlier. Government payrolls decreased by 24,000 last month. Local government employment dropped by 14,000. Factory payrolls increased by 29,000 last month, more than the survey forecast of a 20,000 gain, after a 22,000 rise in March. Service Employment Employment at service-providers rose 200,000 in April after a 184,000 gain the prior month. The health care industry added 37,300 workers in April. Construction payrolls rose 5,000 and retail trade employment increased 57,100. The gain at retailers may have reflected the effects of an Easter holiday that occurred later this year than last, making seasonal adjustment difficult for Labor Department. Some companies are adding workers. Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC) is expanding payrolls as the fourth-biggest U.S. railroad benefits from an economic expansion that’s boosting shipping volumes. First-quarter profit excluding some items was $1 a share, topping the 90-cent average estimate from 27 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. “We still have a need for additional employees for the business that we’ve got out there,” Mark Manion, chief operating officer of Norfolk Southern, said in an April 27 teleconference. “There is a need to hire for our current business as well as hiring for the growth that’s anticipated in the first -- this year and on into 2012.” Bernanke on Jobs While payrolls have grown each month since October, Bernanke said on April 27 that central bankers would like to see more strength in the U.S. job market, noting that a recovery has been “quite slow.” “The labor market is improving gradually,” Bernanke said to reporters during the first-ever press conference following a Federal Open Market Committee meeting. “We would like to make sure that that is sustainable. The longer it goes on, the more confident we are.” Economic growth slowed to a 1.8 percent annual rate in the first quarter after expanding at a 3.1 percent pace in the last three months of 2010, according to Commerce Department figures. Regular fuel was $3.99 a gallon on May 4, the highest since July 2008, according to AAA, the nation’s biggest motoring organization. Food costs rose 0.8 percent in March, also the most since July 2008, consumer-price index data from the Labor Department showed last month. Underemployment Rate The so-called underemployment rate -- which includes part- time workers who’d prefer a full-time position and people who want work but have given up looking -- rose to 15.9 percent from 15.7 percent, today’s report showed. The report also showed a decrease in long-term unemployed Americans. The number of people unemployed for 27 weeks or more fell to 43.4 percent of all job-seekers from 45.5 percent a month earlier. While companies stepped up hiring, earnings increased. Average hourly earnings climbed to $22.95 in April, today’s report showed, while the average work week for all employees held at 34.3 hours. To contact the reporter on this story: Timothy R. Homan in Washington at thoman1@bloomberg.net
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#1. To: Badeye (#0)
The "conservative recovery" continues - 268k new private sector jobs, 24k government jobs lost. Great news, right?
"Thats because your basically and idiot." Insane spin by Bloomy's group of liberal rejects here. 1 out of 7 Americans are currently receiving foodstamps, highest number in American history. The really unemployment rate is very close to 20% of the entire potential workforce at this point. As predicted last year, foreclosures are on pace to break LAST YEARS all time record. Commercial properties are financially collapsing. Job 'creation' isn't keeping up with the numbers of young adults coming into the workforce. Meanwhile, the uber liberals can only say 'well, its the GOP House's fault!' as if the Pelosi Galore era never happened that led to this failure to address the real problems that existed on the day she took the Speaker position in January of 2007. As if Owe-bama's economic policies haven't been shown to be an unmitigated disaster. The ugly truth is the failed stimulus package 'throw 875 billion at it!' strategy has run its course. We see it not just here, but in the 1st quarter's anemic under 2% growth. The 2012 election will be about the economy. Some want to pretend otherwise. That was the mistake GHW Bush made in 92, its the mistake Carter made in 1980, and Ford made in 1976. The die is now cast, there simply isn't anything Owe-bama, or Reid, or Boehner for that matter, can do to change the dynamic before the November 2012 election is held. Unemployment will be far above 8% at that time, even Democrats admit this. The deadliest question in American politics is 'Are you better off now than you were four years ago?' Those seated President's that can honestly say 'Yes' get reelected to a 2nd term. Those that cannot get fired. Its not about political party affiliation. Its about the economy, stupid.
bin Laden's last Facebook Post: 'Brb! Someone's at the door!'
Great news, right? Dumbass, nobody is buying that bullshit. Owe-bama bought this economy with the stimulus and his pledge it would keep unemployment from surpassing 8%. Even the most disconnected voter understands that blaming the GOP which has controlled only the House, and that for only four months, is ridiculous. It makes those suggesting it look childish. Please keep doing it. I, and whoever the GOP nominates, appreciate the help.
bin Laden's last Facebook Post: 'Brb! Someone's at the door!'
Even the most disconnected voter understands that blaming the GOP which has controlled only the House, and that for only four months, is ridiculous. So how long do you think it will take for the GOP's budget cuts to turn this economy around?
"Thats because your basically and idiot." The DJIA is up well over 100 points right now. What's it up now, 3,000 points since you got out?
"Thats because your basically and idiot." Job Growth / Loss "Thats because your basically and idiot." bullshite....
Dumbass, nobody is buying that bullshit. The DJIA is up well over 100 points right now. What's it up now, 3,000 points since you got out? Yo, dumbass...I took my personal money out after a 45% profit. I hit my target. The retirement fund, in six figures thank you very much, is doing just fine. Have a nice day, dumbass.
bin Laden's last Facebook Post: 'Brb! Someone's at the door!'
Confusing reduction of defict spending with economic policy isn't new with uber liberals, as you display here, dumbass. Appreciate you reminding everyone.
bin Laden's last Facebook Post: 'Brb! Someone's at the door!'
Dumbass, I sincerely hope Owe-bama uses your advice. He'll lose 49 states if he does, ala Mondale.
bin Laden's last Facebook Post: 'Brb! Someone's at the door!'
So what's the GOP's economic policy to encourage faster job growth?
"Thats because your basically and idiot." Look it up...course thats a waste of time because as Reid keeps saying he'll kill it in the Senate, and as Owe-bama keeps saying he'll veto any sent to him that isn't based on failed liberal social theory. Voters aren't going to blame the GOP for the failed Owe-bama economic policies, dumbass. but please believe otherwise.
bin Laden's last Facebook Post: 'Brb! Someone's at the door!'
The GOP Case for Spending Cuts to Boost the Economy “Clear and convincing empirical evidence proves countries that undertake programs to reduce government budget deficits and stabilize the level of government debt (known as fiscal consolidations) can boost economic growth and job creation in the short term.”
America...My Kind Of Place... "I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..." How can one kill that which does not exist?
America...My Kind Of Place... "I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..." “Clear and convincing empirical evidence proves countries that undertake programs to reduce government budget deficits and stabilize the level of government debt (known as fiscal consolidations) can boost economic growth and job creation in the short term.” Ouch.
"Thats because your basically and idiot." found it: they argue that cutting spending will drive economic growth. http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/peter-roff/2011/03/25/the-gop-case-for-spending-cuts-to- boost-the-economy But you just said not to confuse spending cuts with economic policy. So maybe you have some reading to do?
"Thats because your basically and idiot." My money says he tries one of his infamous weasles...a) what he said wasn't what he meant or b and the more likely) the "Thanks for proving I'm right" weasle which is usually deployed when he's been shown to be very wrong...
America...My Kind Of Place... "I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..." It must be a beautiful day in Southern Ohio (rin)...
America...My Kind Of Place... "I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..."
Badeye posted on 2011-04-29 10:30:22 ET
#2. To: All (#0)
#3. To: go65 (#1)
The "conservative recovery" continues - 268k new private sector jobs, 24k government jobs lost.
#4. To: Badeye (#3)
Owe-bama bought this economy with the stimulus and his pledge it would keep unemployment from surpassing 8%.
Badeye posted on 2011-04-29 10:30:22 ET
#5. To: Badeye (#3)
Dumbass, nobody is buying that bullshit.
Badeye posted on 2011-04-29 10:30:22 ET
#6. To: Badeye (#2)
The deadliest question in American politics is 'Are you better off now than you were four years ago?' Those seated President's that can honestly say 'Yes' get reelected to a 2nd term.
Badeye posted on 2011-04-29 10:30:22 ET
#7. To: go65 (#1)
#8. To: go65 (#5)
#9. To: go65 (#4)
#10. To: go65 (#6)
#11. To: Badeye (#9)
Confusing reduction of defict spending with economic policy isn't new with uber liberals, as you display here, dumbass.
Badeye posted on 2011-04-29 10:30:22 ET
#12. To: go65 (#11)
So what's the GOP's economic policy to encourage faster job growth?
#13. To: Badeye (#9)
Confusing reduction of defict spending with economic policy
--GW Bush
#14. To: Badeye (#12)
course thats a waste of time because as Reid keeps saying he'll kill it in the Senate
--GW Bush
#15. To: war, badeye (#13)
The GOP Case for Spending Cuts to Boost the Economy
Badeye posted on 2011-04-29 10:30:22 ET
#16. To: Badeye (#12)
Look it up.
Badeye posted on 2011-04-29 10:30:22 ET
#17. To: go65 (#16)
--GW Bush
#18. To: go65 (#16)
--GW Bush
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