From the Chief Economist

The Labor Market Picking Up Early in the Year

The strengthening in the January payroll count could stoke expectations that economic growth is accelerating, but we remain cautious.

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Archives

• Q4 GDP: INITIAL FEEL-GOOD HOLIDAY GIVES WAY TO MORE SOBER ASSESSMENT
• Caution, uncertainty and volatility still underscore 2012 outlook
• Job Market Gaining Strength going into 2012
• Somewhat brighter U.S. outlook, but growth to remain sluggish and volatile