1. For example, the blizzard hit during the same week the government surveys workers and employers to compile the January employment report. 2. Many investors concluded it would get worse, based on a very strong December employment report Friday. 3. Also, the Labor Department conducts its survey for the August employment report next week. 4. Also, a U.S. government employment report on Friday eased concern the Federal Reserve would soon hike up interest rates. 5. Although the employment report initially lifted stocks, a slowing economy is sure to affect the outlook for fourth-quarter corporate profits. 6. Although the market rout was less severe, it was similar to the two that followed the release of unexpectedly strong employment reports for February and March. 7. An employment report released Friday showed the U.S. economy was growing without accelerating inflation. 8. An U.S. employment report fueled concern that a tight U.S. job market will push wages higher, prompting the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. 9. Among the reports scheduled are first-quarter labor costs and economic growth and the April employment report. 10. Analysts noted that elements of the employment report raised red flags about the potential for higher inflation ahead. |
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