jobs report

Hiring data release

A jobs report is a periodic government release of employment statistics, typically including unemployment rates, job creation figures, and wage data.

In the U.S., the Bureau of Labor Statistics issues a monthly jobs report that markets watch closely: Stocks rallied after a stronger-than-expected jobs report.

The data influences economic policy and investor sentiment.

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