… recession during the first quarter. Germany, its largest economy, is benefiting not only from a weaker euro but also labor - market reforms passed years ago that has helped drive down unemployment to some of the lowest levels seen in more than a decade …
… consumption. Additionally, business spending remains solid and we are seeing a pickup in residential construction. The labor market strength that was evident earlier in the year appears to have ebbed somewhat, but we are calling for improved employment …
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New claims for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, government data on Thursday showed, suggesting the labor market continues to expand at a moderate pace.
SAO PAULO, May 24 (Reuters) - Brazil's jobless rate unexpectedly fell in April, adding evidence that the country's tight labor market has remained largely unaffected by the current economic slowdown.
… minimum wage between 2005 and 2011, as Brazil’s Ministry of Labor reports, but are primarily the result of a robust labor market : Unemployment fell from 10% in 2005 to 5.7% in February 2012, according to IBGE (the Brazilian Institute of …
… eventually start passing some of these cost increases on to a potentially increased customer base, especially as the labor market improves. Therefore, we estimate that Weis Markets can sustain a 3.5%-4% operating margin during the next few …
WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. labor market will strengthen significantly next year, with monthly job growth expected to average 200,000, according to a new survey published on Monday.
… Cintas' core business is highly sensitive to U.S. labor market weakness, top-line growth may continue to stall should ..... of the company's narrow economic moat. Even though labor market weakness pressured both the top and bottom lines in …
… 6.2 peak near the end of the recession. There are indications that individuals are becoming more confident in the labor market as well. The number of people quitting their positions remained well above the number of layoffs and discharges, usually …
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans submitting new applications for jobless benefits edged down last week, easing concerns the labor market was deteriorating after surprisingly weak employment growth in April.