US gained 275K jobs in February, beating expectations
The United States added 275,000 jobs in February as the unemployment rate rose to 3.9%, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. According to the consensus forecast for February’s employment data, the unemployment rate remained at 3.7%, contrary to the expectations of economists who had expected employment to increase by 200,000. The February […]
Homebuyers gained thousands of dollars as mortgage interest rates fall: Redfin
Thanks to lower interest rates, prospective buyers have more purchasing power than last year. (iStock) People looking to buy a home are finding their money going a little further these days. A homebuyer with a monthly budget of $3,000 has $40,000 more purchasing power than he did a few months ago. Redfin report found. A […]
Rebel Wilson gained 30 pounds due to ‘stress’ after weight loss
Rebel Wilson is reminding fans that weight loss isn't always linear. 'Pitch Perfect' star previously lost 80 pounds, revealed on instagram On Monday, she said she had lost nearly half her weight due to the “stress” of her busy work schedule. “After working so hard, I've gained 14kg due to stress!” the 43-year-old captioned a […]
Private sector gained jobs for fourth straight month to end 2023: Report
Private employers added 164,000 jobs in December, and wages rose 5.4% from a year earlier, according to a national employment report released Thursday by the ADP Institute. “We are returning to a labor market that closely matches pre-pandemic employment,” ADP chief economist Nella Richardson said in a press release. She said: “While wages did not […]