Despite experiencing a series of adverse shocks—higher-than-expected inflation, the ongoing supply disruptions related to COVID-19, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—the financial system has been resilient, though portions of the commodities markets temporarily experienced elevated levels of stress.

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 390,000 in May, and the unemployment rate remained at 3.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported

Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 428,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 431,000 in March, and the unemployment rate declined to 3.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 678,000 in February, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.8 percent

Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the American economy added 467,000 jobs in the month of January, and the unemployment rate was 4.0 percent, not significantly changed from December.

In the energy industry, a survey revealed that almost half, that is 43 percent of workers worldwide are considering leaving the energy industry within the next five years.

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 850,000 in June, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 5.9 percent

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 916,000 in March, and the unemployment rate edged down to 6.0 percent,

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 379,000 in February, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 6.2 percent,