Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Monster U.S. online jobs index slips in June

(Reuters) - The index's decline, which is typically seen in July, eased
the year-over-year growth rate to 9 percent, the slowest on
record, the firm said. The dip also suggests renewed moderation
in online demand after five months of growth, Monster said.




"The findings are also consistent with other indicators
pointing to further moderation in the U.S. economy. These
include the recent decline in U.S. consumer confidence and
continued softness in the housing sector," said Steve
Pogorzelski, an executive vice president at Monster.


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