A look at the employment picture

[Celticguy]

In 36 States, Unemployment Rates Still Linger Above Prerecession Levels... http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2016...rates-still-linger-above-prerecession-levels/

A deeper look in case you are interested.

 

[The Dude]

We need more stimulus!

 

[Celticguy]

We need more stimulus!

Well had that ever worked maybe it would help.

If the 85 billion a month BO has been providing for years isn't doing it how much do you think ?

FDRs treasury guy had to point out to him that his stimulation was a failure.

No I think it's well past time to return to what works.

Or if you don't like that them the 2nd best solution is do nothing. That has worked in the past.

 

[zappasguitar]

In 36 States, Unemployment Rates Still Linger Above Prerecession Levels... http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2016...rates-still-linger-above-prerecession-levels/

A deeper look in case you are interested.

And as stated earlier, anywhere between 4.5-5 is considered FULL employment by most economists here in the US.

 

[cawacko]

And as stated earlier, anywhere between 4.5-5 is considered FULL employment by most economists here in the US.

In the current case however there is still a lot of slack in the number, part time workers looking for full time work, which is one of the reasons some are concerned about the Fed raising rates again.