Energy job cuts in Jan-Feb >36k; mining-and-logging job openings plunge from Oct 14 high

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Oil-and-extraction jobs are just beginning to come under pressure More on the way as mining-and-logging job openings crater In Jan and Feb, energy job-cut announcements >36k Since crude oil peaked in the middle of last year, investor attention has been … Continued

Markit expects Dec U.S. private payroll growth of sub-200k; oil to blame?

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Markit forecast of sub-200k private payroll growth this month a surprise U.S. unemployment claims, near historical lows, need catalyst to begin to move up Oil-heavy states are yet to see jobs impact of drop in crude, but only a matter … Continued