Joseph Abate

With little excess capacity left in the labor market, we expect continued upward pressure on wages.

With little excess capacity left in the labor market, we expect continued upward pressure on wages.

Warm weather and a post-December rebound in new activity will likely boost construction payrolls. Retail employment should also enjoy a read more

Warm weather and a post-December rebound in new activity will likely boost construction payrolls. Retail employment should also enjoy a post-holiday boost.

The claims data are telling us that the labor market is continuing to improve and growing at a rate of read more

The claims data are telling us that the labor market is continuing to improve and growing at a rate of about 200,000 jobs a month.

There has been some spotty signs of a cooling in the broader housing market.

There has been some spotty signs of a cooling in the broader housing market.

The increase in gasoline prices and the prospect of a long, expensive winter is depressing sentiment.

The increase in gasoline prices and the prospect of a long, expensive winter is depressing sentiment.