Employers requiring more experience, education for open jobs
Investors sift through "ugly" jobs report in Canada, U.S. economic data
Layoffs and number of Americans quitting their jobs both fell slightly
"Very bad" jobs report pushes unemployment rate to 6.7%
Aim is to give employers, job seekers view into gaps and opportunities in important sectors
In December, employment declined, vacancies rose and wage growth slowed
It's forecasting U.S. GDP growth, along with a decline in inflation, unemployment rate
U.S. central bank governor pegs decision on strength of labour market
Consumer spending rose 2.4%, down from 3.5% in Q3
Mounting layoff announcements, sluggish labour market reports have left Americans increasingly pessimistic about the economy