U.S. payrolls increased by 147,000 in June, more than expected \ stacker news ~econ

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Nonfarm payrolls increased a seasonally adjusted 147,000 for the month, higher than the estimate for 110,000 and just above the upwardly revised 144,000 in May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday. April’s tally also saw a small upward revision, now at 158,000 following an 11,000 increase.

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11 sats \ 3 replies \ @Undisciplined 3 Jul

A lot of feds on administrative leave are taking jobs elsewhere. For the rest of the fiscal year, they’ll be on two payrolls.

42 sats \ 2 replies \ @kepford 3 Jul

You think they are getting jobs? Speculation or is there data on this?

I didn't know that was how it worked btw. That's interesting.

41 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined 3 Jul

I don’t know if there’s publicly available data on this but it’s not just speculation.

I know people personally who have described the situation to me.

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @kepford 3 Jul

I don't doubt it. Was just curious.

10 sats \ 1 reply \ @Bell_curve 3 Jul

@Cje95

We are seeing the opposite problem now. Adjustments increase not decrease

11 sats \ 0 replies \ @Cje95 3 Jul

Holy shit…. Man who would have ever guessed that?!?!? 😂 I want that job!!! It really really doesn't matter now!!!

11 sats \ 0 replies \ @teemupleb 3 Jul

Goodbye July rate cut? BTC exchange rate holding on strong though at $109k