JOBS: Over the 12 months ending in January, +2.8 million more people have JOBS

UPDATE:

CNN Poll: 7 in 10 say economy in good shape -- and Trump may reap the benefits

Updated 4:18 PM ET, Mon March 18, 2019

WASHINGTON (CNN) Americans give the nation's economy glowing reviews in a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS, and Donald Trump's approval rating may be reaping the benefits.

Overall, 71% say the nation's economy is in good shape, the highest share to say so since February 2001

"Trump’s MAGAnomic (Main Street) policies focus on, and deliver, greatest benefit to blue-collar workers. This is the exact opposite of the trend created by politicians selling Wall Street policy over the past 30 years."

MAGAnomics Benefits Mostly Middle-Class

CNBC is noticing the upward wage pressure is focused heavily on the middle-class workers and lower end of the labor market; another KPI (Key Performance Indicator) the economy is stronger than most financial pundits are admitting:

CNBC – The recent jump in paychecks has come with an unusual characteristic, as workers at the lower end of the pay scale are getting the greater benefit.

Average hourly earnings rose 3.4 percent in February from the same period a year ago, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report last week. That’s the biggest gain since April 2009 and seventh month in a row that compensation has been 3 percent or better.

Over the 12 months ending in January, hires totaled 69.2 million and separations totaled 66.3 million, yielding a net employment gain of 2.8 million. These totals include workers who may have been hired and separated more than once during the year. (link)

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