April 3, 2010
Graph of the Day for April 3, 2010
"The nation's largest employer wants you to: Address the tough challenges that our country is facing today. Contribute to projects that affect the lives of over 300 million people. Help make a difference." USAJOBS, United States Office of Personnel Management.
Source: Hot Air.
Hoven's Index for April 3, 2010
Job losses from December 2007 to March 2010 in various sectors:
Construction: 1,899,000 (25%)
Durable goods: 1,606,000 (18%)
Goods producing: 4,086,000 (19%)
Retail trade: 1,134,100 (7.3%)
Total private industry: 8,320,000 (7.2%)
Job gains in government: 119,000 (0.5%)
Source: St. Louis Fed, FRED.
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