US job market added 209,000 jobs in June
The US job market experienced a slight slowdown in June, with nonfarm payrolls rising by 209,000, which fell short of the expected growth of 240,000. However, the unemployment rate remained…
U.S. adds 223,000 jobs in December, capping a strong year for the labor market
Data: BLS; Chart: Axios Visuals Employers finished the year with a burst of hiring: The economy added 223,000 jobs in December, while the unemployment rate fell back to a half-century…
Payrolls rose 315,000 in August as companies keep up hiring pace
Nonfarm payrolls rose solidly in August amid an otherwise slowing economy, while the unemployment rate ticked higher as more workers rejoined the labor force, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported…
Payrolls increased 372,000 in June, more than expected, as jobs market defies recession fears
Job growth accelerated at a much faster pace than expected in June, indicating that the main pillar of the U.S. economy remains strong despite pockets of weakness. Nonfarm payrolls increased…
Jobless claims edge up to highest since January; trade deficit hits 2022 low
Weekly jobless claims nudged higher while the U.S. trade deficit hit its lowest level of the year in May as Covid-related shutdowns gripped China, according to economic data released Thursday. Initial…
U.S. economy smashes expectations with close to 700,000 new jobs in February
1/5 Friday's report said that job growth was widespread, led by gains in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, healthcare and construction. File Photo by Roger L. Wollenberg/UPI |…
US unemployment claims drop to 198,000
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell below 200,000, more evidence that the job market remains strong in the aftermath of last year’s coronavirus recession.Jobless…
Jobless claims plunge to 199K, lowest level since 1969
New weekly claims for jobless aid plunged to the lowest level in more than 50 years last week, according to data released Wednesday by the Labor Department.In the week ending…
Jobless Claims Hit New Pandemic Low As Number Of Americans Receiving Unemployment Benefits Falls To 2.6 Million
Topline New jobless claims fell to their lowest level during the pandemic last week, adding to a slew of promising developments for the long-struggling labor market, which is staging an…
US jobless claims rise by 4,000 to 353,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose for the first time in five weeks even though the economy and job market have been recovering briskly from the coronavirus…
Economy added 943,000 jobs last month, vs. estimate for 850,000
The economy added 943,000 jobs in July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday, compared to analysts’ expectations of 850,000 positions added. It's the biggest monthly gain since August 2020.The…
Labor Dept. shows surprise increase in new unemployment claims
Pedestrians walk past the New York Stock Exchange on Monday on Wall Street in New York City. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 22 (UPI) -- After weeks…
U.S. jobless claims dropping faster in states ending federal benefit
A sign advertising job openings is seen outside of a Starbucks in Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S., May 26, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew KellyWASHINGTON, June 24 (Reuters) - Ongoing claims…
US jobless claims tick up to 412,000 from a pandemic low
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since April despite widespread evidence that the economy and the job market…
Biden OK with $300 unemployment supplement expiring
President Joe Biden is comfortable with a $300 per week federal unemployment benefit lapsing on Labor Day as scheduled.Biden, delivering remarks on the May jobs report from Delaware Friday, said…
US jobless claims fall to 684,000, fewest since pandemic
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign that the economy is improving.…
Jobless claims fall below 1 million for first time since start of coronavirus pandemic
Source: Market Watch Initial jobless claims fell below 1 million in August for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began almost five months ago, signaling a steady if slow revival…
U.S. unemployment rate fell to 10.2 percent in July
Source: Politico The unemployment rate fell to 10.2 percent in July, the Labor Department reported Friday. That’s down from a peak of 14.7 percent in April, but still far above the…
New unemployment claims rose last week to 1.4 million
Source: Politico Unemployment claims rose to 1.4 million last week, the Labor Department reported, ending 15 weeks of consecutive declines in new applications. The increase in the number of workers seeking…