The number of people in work in the United States rose by less than expected in December, however November’s numbers were revised upwards and there was a rebound in wages, pointing to sustained growth in the labour market.
The number of people in work in the United States rose by less than expected in December, however November’s numbers were revised upwards and there was a rebound in wages, pointing to sustained growth in the labour market.
Health care, professional and business services,and financial activities are leading the way in the continuing healthy US jobs market, but the overall rate was unchanged in October, at 4.9%.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel was in Paris to meet the French President to swap notes ahead of the Bratislava summit of EU leaders, minus Britain on Friday.