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Data Round-Up: Payroll Jobs Underwhelmed in August, but Wage Trend Picking Up

posted by Michael Lewis on September 05, 2014

Found in US, categorized in Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Tags: employment labor payroll

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Headline

Today’s jobs report was a disappointment, but only a mild one. The shortfall in payroll survey jobs growth was within one standard deviation, i.e., the reported gain was consistent statistically with the consensus estimate.

Abstract

FMI’s analyses of this morning’s August Employment report.

About Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis

Mike Lewis founded Free Market Inc. (FMI) in 1982 as a full-service economic consulting firm, providing insights and in-depth data analysis primarily for institutional money managers and corporate planning directors.

FMI has compiled a solid record of timely, independent and accurate economic forecasts.  FMI blends its unique analysis of indicators and experience with economic cycles into a consistent overall outlook. They offer both a comprehensive overview and in-depth detail that enable clients to integrate FMI’s insights into their decision-making process.

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