On every security and global challenge, we are partners. And we are united by common values for democracy and pluralism and a commitment to human dignity. Over the past eight years, ive worked to strengthen our partnerships with our friends and in america. That begins with our strengthening of the partnership between canada and mexico. We boosted exports by about 50 . During my administration. About american 2. 8 million jobs and today as justin and enrique described, the ability process. We make it easier to do both this business together. So that our region is even more competitive. We are bringing more advanced technology to the border crossings which will reduce wait time for travelers and make it more affordable to trade. By the end of this year, we will have a single trusted Traveler Program for all three of our countries which will make it easier to travel while at the same time improving security. We will continue to line our standards and regulations which are important for Sm
Created, wages are rising, and more people are looking for work. Confident theyll find a job. The numbers speak for themselves. The economy added 215,000 payroll positions last month. The Unemployment Rate edged up to 5 . But thats due to more people entering the labor market looking for work. And average Hourly Earnings rose. Hampton pearson has more on the jobs jolt and what it may mean for Interest Rates. Reporter in march, big gains and retail trade, construction, and health care were the engines of job growth. The Unemployment Rate went up but there was good news because more americans came off the sidelines to look for work. But not all of them found jobs. Those returning jobseekers also helped boost the Labor Force Participation rate to 63 , the highest in two years. Something leading economists say should please fed chair janet yellen. Weve got more Labor Force Participation so we can actually grow at a steady pace for longer without igniting inflation. So overall, really its a
Created, wages are rising, and more people are looking for work. Confident theyll find a job. The numbers speak for themselves. The economy added 215,000 payroll positions last month. The Unemployment Rate edged up to 5 . But thats due to more people entering the labor market looking for work. And average Hourly Earnings rose. Hampton pearson has more on the jobs jolt and what it may mean for Interest Rates. Reporter in march, big gains and retail trade, construction, and health care were the engines of job growth. The Unemployment Rate went up but there was good news because more americans came off the sidelines to look for work. But not all of them found jobs. Those returning jobseekers also helped boost the Labor Force Participation rate to 63 , the highest in two years. Something leading economists say should please fed chair janet yellen. Weve got more Labor Force Participation so we can actually grow at a steady pace for longer without igniting inflation. So overall, really its a
Created, wages are rising, and more people are looking for work. Confident theyll find a job. The numbers speak for themselves. The economy added 215,000 payroll positions last month. The Unemployment Rate edged up to 5 . But thats due to more people entering the labor market looking for work. And average Hourly Earnings rose. Hampton pearson has more on the jobs jolt and what it may mean for Interest Rates. Reporter in march, big gains and retail trade, construction, and health care were the engines of job growth. The Unemployment Rate went up but there was good news because more americans came off the sidelines to look for work. But not all of them found jobs. Those returning jobseekers also helped boost the Labor Force Participation rate to 63 , the highest in two years. Something leading economists say should please fed chair janet yellen. Weve got more Labor Force Participation so we can actually grow at a steady pace for longer without igniting inflation. So overall, really its a
And, folks, a key part of the estate tax, controversial tax to begin with, being almost totally ignored. Is the irs about to strike back . Well tell you about that one. We certainly will. We start with fed chair janet yellen getting grilled on capitol hill on regulating the banks and also her comments on the economy. Steve liesman, take it away with the highlights. Shes just finishing up testimony now, mandy, on the last question of the hearing that gab at 10 00 a. M. This morning that was supposed to be aboutbac banks but ended up mak news on monetary policy. Chair janet yellen told markets to wake up and get ready because december is a live possibility. What the committee has been expecting is that the economy will continue to grow at a pace thats sufficient to generate further improvements in the labor market and to return inflation to our 2 target over the medium term, and if the incoming information supports that expectation, then our statement indicates that december would be a l