unemployment
Sluggish Hiring Closes Out Frustrating Year for Job Seekers Though Unemployment Slips
The unemployment rate slipped to 4.4%, its first decline since June, from 4.5% in November, a figure also revised lower. read more >
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Slightly More Americans File for Jobless Benefits in Last Week of 2025, but Layoffs Remain Low
U.S. filings for unemployment benefits rose in the last week of 2025 but remain historically low, despite signs that the labor market is weakening. read more >
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State Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.8% in August
Nonfarm payrolls grew by 4,900 jobs, led by the government, education, and health sectors. read more >
The Number of Americans Filing for Jobless Benefits Last Week Hits 263,000, Most In Nearly 4 Years
The figure was well above the 231,000 new applications economists forecast. read more >
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Inflation or Jobs: Federal Reserve Officials are Divided Over Competing Concerns
The uncertainty means that Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech next Friday in Jackson will be closely watched for any clues about next steps. read more >
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? Interactive Data Briefing: Transportation Sector Unemployment Rate
The unemployment rate in the U.S. transportation sector was 4.3% (not seasonally adjusted) in July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Aug. 1. read more >
The Number of Americans Filing for Jobless Claims Remains at the Highest Level in 8 Months
"There are early warning signs in the labor market," said Navy Federal Credit Union's chief economist, Heather Long. "If layoffs worsen this summer, it will heighten fears of a recession and consumer spending pullback.” read more >
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State Jobless Rate Holds at 3.7% in April
The civilian labor force increased by 1,519 to 1.422 million, while the labor force participation rate remained at 58.4% read more >
Slightly More Americans Apply for Unemployment Benefits Last Week, But Layoffs Remain Low
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose to 219,000 for the week ending Feb. 15. The total number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits rose to 1.87 million. read more >
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More Americans File for Unemployment Benefits Last Week, Continuing Claims Highest In 3 Years
The rising level of continuing claims, the total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits, suggests that some who are receiving benefits are finding it harder to land new jobs. read more >
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State Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.3% in November
The labor force participation rate ticked up one-tenth of a percentage point to 58.2%, remaining at a record-high level. read more >
Poll: Americans End 2024 With Grim Economic Outlook, but Republicans are Optimistic
WASHINGTON (AP) — The unemployment rate is healthy and the stock market is up, but Democrats are feeling more pessimistic about the U.S. economy after Donald Trump’s election victory, according to a new poll. Republicans, […] read more >
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US Applications for Jobless Benefits Fall, but Continuing Claims Rise to Highest Level Since 2021
The rising level of continuing claims suggests that some who are receiving benefits are finding it harder to land new jobs. read more >
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US Adds a Robust 254,000 Jobs and Unemployment Dips to 4.1% In Sign of Still-Sturdy Labor Market
n an encouraging sign, the Labor Department also revised up its estimate of job growth in July and August by a combined 72,000. read more >
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State Jobless Rate Holds at 3.3% in July
The civilian labor force and employment remained at record-high levels for the fifth consecutive month. read more >
Contradictory Conditions (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Although full of apparent contradictions, the economy is in a good spot midway through 2024. read more >
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Real Estate Headwinds (Editorial)
We didn’t see a recession last year, but the commercial real estate market bears watching. read more >
US Applications for Jobless Benefits Rise but Labor Market Remains Solid
More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but not enough to raise concern about the labor market or broader economy. read more >
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How The Markets and The Economy Surprised Investors and Economists in 2023, By The Numbers
NEW YORK (AP) — In a year full of big numbers, with strong gains for stocks and even more fantastic flights for crypto, it was one shrinking number that superseded […] read more >
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Help Wanted — Immediately! (Sabrina Starling On Small Business)
Are you struggling to fill positions with qualified candidates? Are you working long hours to meet the demands of your business? Are hiring challenges slowing your growth? If you answered […] read more >
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