71.   Bonds dipped when a government report showed a bigger-than-expected drop in jobless claims last week, a sign the labor market is still robust.

72.   - A tight labor market.

73.   -- Tight labor markets.

74.   A booming economy and the very tight labor market that followed made demand for a broader Webhire seem even more plausible.

75.   A batch of recent economic statistics hinted that tight labor markets are at last pushing up wage costs.

76.   A bleak labor market in the region has been compounded by cut backs to job creation schemes.

77.   A decline in that rate could raise fears that a tight labor market will lead to hikes in wages and prices.

78.   A modern country requires a functioning labor market where people can search and bargain.

79.   A decline in the monthly help-wanted index compiled by the Conference Board provided another hint that labor markets may weaken in the months ahead.

80.   A more complete picture of the labor market will come on Friday when the Labor Department release its monthly employment report.