U.S. Labor Market Holds Strong; First Quarter Productivity Sees Minor Dip The number of new unemployment claims last week stayed low, indicating a strong economic support into the second quarter. Despite a near halt in worker productivity growth in the first quarter, economists dismissed concerns, attributing the slowdown to seasonal patterns and affirming the overall solid productivity trend. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Silver Outshines Gold with 22% Return, Supply Deficit Expected READ MORE U.S. Wholesale Inflation Steady at 0.2% in August, Core Prices Edge Higher READ MORE Bank of America Increases Minimum Wage to $24, Aiming for $25 by 2025 READ MORE First ever filming of Singapore’s Gold Reserves in Super-Secret Gold Vault READ MORE China Gold Reserves Grow for 18th Straight Month READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment