Here’s where the jobs are for February 2023 — in one chart

The U.S. labor market surprised to the upside yet again in February, powered by continued strength in the service sectors of the economy. The leisure and hospitality sector added 105,000 jobs last month, according to the Labor Department, accounting for roughly a third of the total 311,000 jobs gain. The health care and social assistance […]

Here’s where the jobs are for January 2023 — in one chart

Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards The U.S. economy added far more jobs than expected in January, boosted by a jump in leisure and hospitality employment. That one service sector saw an increase of 128,000 jobs in the month, led by 99,000 positions at restaurants and bars alone, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said in a report released […]