| 单词 | unemployment rate |
| 例句 | The lady talks to us about her concerns about the high unemployment rate, the recent school closings, the island’s debt. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z In a country with a 70-percent unemployment rate, the capital offered the most opportunities for work, often as servants for the wealthy. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z During the 1990s, the unemployment rate fell by 2 percentage points; nonviolent crime, meanwhile, fell by roughly 40 percent. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z But though, what with the new war, the unemployment rate was supposed to be dropping, there were still enough women around for the stores to be picky. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z The Depression had come, and the unemployment rate was nearing 25 percent. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z As described in chapter 1, during the late 1970s, jobs had suddenly disappeared from urban areas across America, and unemployment rates had skyrocketed. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z The unemployment rate, technically speaking, was “lower” in South Africa during apartheid, which makes sense. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z The unemployment rate for young black men post-apartheid shot up, sometimes as high as 50 percent. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z By 1984, however, the black unemployment rate had nearly quadrupled, while the white rate had increased only marginally. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z The city’s 80 percent unemployment rate, a result of the Great Depression, had led factory managers to reduce wages and inspired thousands of citizens to support the strikers. Fannie Never Flinched 2016-11-21T00:00:00Z In 1954, black and white youth unemployment rates in America were equal, with blacks actually having a slightly higher rate of employment in the age group sixteen to nineteen. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z Seriously, cutting the size of football-team governance could tack on another point to the unemployment rate. NFL Coaches: More Entertaining Than the Actual Games 2011-01-14T16:30:00Z In the midst of a country with a 23.7% unemployment rate, the growing festival is a notable bright spot in contemporary Spain. Primavera Sound: Can Europe's Coachella help Spain's economy recover? 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z The approach resonates not just for the city, which has the highest unemployment rate of the nation’s 50 biggest cities, according to the U.S. One of the country’s poorest cities is suddenly becoming a food mecca 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z "It suffered a lot under your boss," Hostin argues back, referring to the terrible economic state — which was plagued by high unemployment rates — under the Trump administration. "The View" partisan debate about gun control shows exactly why we still have a shooting problem 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z But they mishandled the rollout by releasing the video on the same day a Labor Department report showed the unemployment rate had risen. For Anna Wintour, Power Is Always in Vogue 2012-06-15T22:24:08Z Seriously, cutting the size of football-team governance would tack on another point to the unemployment rate. NFL Coaches: More Entertaining than the Actual Games 2011-01-18T23:35:00Z But it doesn’t look like the multiplier gets up to one, even when the unemployment rate is nine per cent. What can we learn from the Great Depression? 2012-08-27T11:45:00Z Obviously, the real unemployment rate is much higher than what is being reported. The class war is a one-sided fight — and the very rich are winning 2017-07-12T04:00:00Z The stakes are high for the struggling U.S. territory, which is grappling with a 16 percent unemployment rate, higher than any U.S. state. Puerto Rico basking in Hollywood spotlight 2010-11-19T15:19:00Z “How can someone back foreigners coming to work in Spain when there’s an unemployment rate of 25 percent?” EuroVegas, baby 2012-08-06T16:13:00Z In fact, the Recession produced the biggest postwar unemployment rate among men and the largest male-female jobless rate gap. Surprising stuff happens to men who earn less than their wives 2017-05-06T04:00:00Z And the low unemployment rate has made it harder for printers to hire additional workers. Bottleneck at Printers Has Derailed Some Holiday Book Sales 2018-12-23T05:00:00Z The ratio of youth to adult unemployment rates was just over two to one in 1996, compared to just under three to one today. Under-30s being priced out of the UK, says Alan Milburn 2014-10-18T04:00:00Z With a national unemployment rate stuck near 10%, purchases may be restrained to only the essentials. Fifteen Best Things To Buy In The Spring 2010-03-19T19:10:00Z As of last month, the Labor Department reported that unemployment rates were slightly higher for men than for women. Television Review: ?Last Man Standing? and ?Man Up!? on ABC - Review 2011-10-10T22:14:23Z Three hundred thousand fewer people would be hailing cabs, and residents of a country with an unemployment rate of nearly 12 percent would suffer. The Details: Making the Best of It at the Milan Furniture Fair 2013-04-17T22:33:36Z Current unemployment rates in the hospitality industry sit around 15 percent, higher than almost any other industry. Looking ahead: The top food and agriculture stories for 2021 2020-12-31T05:00:00Z In the gloom of the Great Depression — the unemployment rate was 25 percent as Roosevelt took office — the 32nd president was reassuring but far from Panglossian. Great Leadership in a Time of Crisis 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z Then again, desperate times -- marked by a stubborn 9.1 percent unemployment rate -- call for fast action. Country's Burns & Poe tell lawmakers "I Need A Job" 2011-09-23T22:07:39Z And in 2016, the Statistical Institute of Jamaica found that the country’s overall unemployment rate of 12.9 percent was more than twice as high among the young. Jamaica Puts a Different Face on the Runways 2017-09-29T04:00:00Z Economic collapse has swept away more than 40 million American jobs, creating the highest unemployment rate since the Great Depression. Should We Be More Pessimistic? 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z The next song follows one of those young men home to a nation grappling with an unemployment rate of 6%. "What’s Going On" at 50 — Marvin Gaye’s Motown classic is as relevant today as it was in 1971 2021-05-22T04:00:00Z About twice as many jobs as that must be created every month in order to rapidly reduce the unemployment rate. Stocks drop as optimism about jobs fades 2011-08-05T15:39:00Z All 10 of the cities on the list boast relatively low unemployment rates, inexpensive groceries, health care, transportation and housing. America's Most Affordable Cities 2010-10-28T20:55:00Z Lens' unemployment rate is about 14 percent, well above the national level of 9.5 percent. Germany's Ruhr turns from coal to creativity 2010-06-29T16:08:00Z The results have been ugliest in Greece, where national income has shrunk by a quarter since 2007 and where the unemployment rate is 24%. On course to fail 2016-08-18T04:00:00Z In terms of broad economic impacts of paid family leave… there is no relationship between unemployment rates and family-friendly policies like paid leave. Motherlode: Maternity Leave and Human Rights 2011-02-24T23:20:47Z “With an unemployment rate of two percent, there will not be enough workers to allow many new businesses to open,” the New York Times reported in 2000. Immigrants will save us 2012-08-04T16:00:00Z The criteria measured “professional opportunities,” including job-market strength, unemployment rate and economic mobility, as well as “quality of life” rankings, including median annual income, housing affordability and strength of social ties. The 10 best and worst cities in America to start a career 2016-05-17T04:00:00Z Weigel: If you look at things at a macro level, you’d say unemployment rates are pretty low, interest rates are pretty low. How the Clinton-Gingrich years became ‘the good old days’: Republicans revisit 1994 2018-01-02T05:00:00Z My campaign doesn't hinge on unemployment rates and growth rates. A final pitch to woo Illinois voters 2012-03-20T02:58:00Z The county’s unemployment rate in May was one of the state’s highest, at 7.2%, according to the Colorado Division of Labor and Employment. Welcome to Pueblo, Colorado: the 'pot rush' town for marijuana lovers 2015-10-19T04:00:00Z When the “misery index” — the unemployment rate plus the inflation rate — scraped 20 percent? The Feats and Failures of Jimmy Carter 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z The city once shone with promise, boasting the highest average income and lowest unemployment rate in the nation. Toxic History, Poisoned Water: The Story of Flint 2018-07-03T04:00:00Z The cultural sector is still struggling to dig out from the pandemic and continues to have some of the highest unemployment rates in the nation. Biden’s Pick to Lead N.E.A. Sees Culture as a Community Building Tool 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z It has kept the unemployment rate low and made Ithaca wealthy for the region. War against harm: Ithaca's mayor is leading the charge against the heroin epidemic 2016-03-05T05:00:00Z Today the city’s unemployment rate is 14.9 percent, possibly the highest in the nation. Lost in Las Vegas 2011-02-04T19:55:00Z The decline in permitted shoots for adult entertainment comes at a time when L.A.'s workforce has been hammered by one of the state's highest unemployment rates. L.A. porn industry latest to be hit by runaway production 2014-08-06T04:00:00Z Not given the unemployment rate in the current economy. Motherlode: Losing Custody Because She Has Cancer 2011-05-12T18:21:21Z Brainfood has long been connecting the dots between higher unemployment rates among urban teens and the need for reliable kitchen workers. Maybe this is how ‘artisanal’ foods can finally spread the wealth 2016-04-11T04:00:00Z The town was one of nearly 300 nationwide where housing projects exploded in rioting in October 2005 over dizzying unemployment rates, racial discrimination and a perceived exclusion from wider French society. 2010-01-08T21:05:00Z Obama's lead was cut to two points after the debate, though his week was somewhat saved by an unemployment rate that sank below 8%, the lowest since he took office. Has a disillusioned Barack Obama lost the will to win? 2012-10-06T23:06:37Z In winter, the unemployment rate climbs to more than 70 percent, 14 times the national average. Native Americans caught salmon here for millennia. Now the world is hooked. 2017-04-08T04:00:00Z Naples is a city of contradictions, of ornate Baroque palazzos alongside derelict housing, of unrelenting and unruly traffic and an official unemployment rate of 21.5 percent, twice the national average. Naples, a City of Contradictions, Is Once Again a Home for Cinema 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z The unemployment rate, currently at 8.5%, was seen as showing little if any improvement at the end of the year. U.S. GDP growth quickens in Q4, but speed-bumps ahead 2012-01-27T13:42:00Z None of this, of course, explains certain nagging disparities, like, why is the unemployment rate among blacks with a college degree twice that of similarly educated whites? Can the black middle class survive? 2012-09-03T14:00:00Z The city's 7% unemployment rate is well below the national average. America's Best Cities For Young Professionals 2010-06-17T23:00:00Z Northeastern Pennsylvania still has the highest unemployment rate in the state. Scranton shared close bond with NBC's 'The Office' 2013-05-08T20:32:15Z The unemployment rate in her district is 10 percent. Rep. Terri Sewell, a daughter of Selma, rues her city’s lost promise 2015-03-01T05:00:00Z Despite Charlotte's high unemployment rate--10.4%--people continue to move to this particular town. Fastest-Growing Small Towns 2010-12-07T19:40:00Z Among people in their early 20s, the unemployment rate is highest among those with a college degree — over 16 percent, four times greater than those with just an elementary-school education. Chinese millennials to enter worst job market in nation’s history 2013-05-28T20:11:00Z The unemployment rate is three times as low as on the east side. Can D.C. build a $45 million park for Anacostia without pushing people out? 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z Tourism-dependent Nevada has the highest unemployment rate in the nation and is desperate for cash flow. Las Vegas embraces rave shunned by Los Angeles 2011-04-22T10:31:05Z In fact, the black unemployment rate has stagnated around 14 percent, even as it’s gone down for the population at large. Can the black middle class survive? 2012-09-03T14:00:00Z The birthday show was the latest in a series of expensive and extravagant events sponsored by Kadyrov's government despite Chechnya's high poverty and unemployment rates. Actress Swank 'regrets' attending Chechen concert 2011-10-13T11:39:10Z Broadcaster Channel 4 denies that the show is exploitative, insisting that the program reflected the reality in an area that has one of the country's highest unemployment rates. Poverty TV: Hit UK show stirs welfare debate 2014-01-23T14:07:38Z In a country whose unemployment rate hovers around 30 percent, many people leave in search of economic security. Macedonia’s local cuisine adds spice to a bike tour of the mountain lakes 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z Andalusia was the European region with the second highest unemployment rate in 2015, according to Eurostat, with nearly one in three without work. Spain's white villages offer glimpse of vanished past 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z The company will consider various factors, including youth unemployment rates and low household income, in deciding where to build them, and will give priority to economically distressed areas. Starbucks announces push to open more stores in lower-income communities 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z Neither of those are currently real-world issues, with the US unemployment rate low and fuel prices just as low. House of Cards: a KKK connection isn't all Frank Underwood and Donald Trump share 2016-03-04T05:00:00Z Expect the Republican to point to 23 million Americans out of work or underemployed, a national debt now at $16 trillion and three years of an unemployment rate above 8 percent. Fall's must-see political TV: Obama-Romney debates 2012-09-08T09:46:06Z In early May, when the unemployment rate dipped below 4 percent for the first time in years, he mixed cheerleading with a reminder that Mueller continues to investigate him. Stepping on the message: Trump can’t stop generating bad news amid the good 2018-06-13T04:00:00Z Many of the September 11 hijackers were from repressive societies with high unemployment rates, the film says, including Hani Hanjour. Tribeca film explores al Qaeda's history and culture 2010-04-24T21:18:00Z Fuel efficiency is a key part of the small-car equation, especially with unpredictable gas prices and a national unemployment rate hovering near 10%. Cheapest 2010 Cars To Own 2010-02-25T21:00:00Z The unemployment rate among college graduates with a bachelor’s degree or higher continues to fall; last month, only 2.4 percent of college graduates were unemployed, compared with 5.2 at the height of the recession. The 10 best and worst cities in America to start a career 2016-05-17T04:00:00Z An economy that successfully diversified after the collapse of the local manufacturing industry contributes to an unemployment rate that's nearly half the national average, at 6.5%, and a median household income of $48,779. The Best Small Cities To Raise A Family 2010-10-25T20:50:00Z The unemployment rate for men over the age of 20 during that period was over two points higher than women, which is actually a lot. Surprising stuff happens to men who earn less than their wives 2017-05-06T04:00:00Z Specifically, states were selected if their unemployment rates were higher than the national average or their home values declined more than 20 percent. Help coming soon for struggling homeowners 2011-09-14T11:00:00Z The U.S. unemployment rate is down to 5 percent. 2015: Astonishing for mostly the wrong reasons and fated to be a hazy memory 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z Respondents also reported an unemployment rate of 15%, three times higher than than the national rate. Risk of poverty and suicide far higher among transgender people, survey finds 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z Fueled by poverty and addiction – the unemployment rate hovers around 80% – the suicide rate is over four times the national average. Liquid genocide: alcohol destroyed Pine Ridge reservation – then they fought back 2017-09-29T04:00:00Z The national unemployment rate went down to 11.1% in June, according to the most recent economic news release from the U.S. Employees perform better with a competitive workplace, study says 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z The county was among the fastest-growing in the state, its economy heavily dependent on construction, but now it has one of the highest unemployment rates: 12.7%, compared with 9.9% statewide and 8.5% nationally. Romney vs. Gingrich is a fight for GOP's direction 2012-01-29T02:23:00Z Just consider the state capital, Oklahoma City: It's got good schools and universities, friendly residents and an unemployment rate well below the national average--6.3% compared with the nationwide 9.5%. America's Most Affordable Cities 2010-10-28T20:55:00Z Community rating is destined to increase the number of people who are uninsured, because it is young people who endure the highest unemployment rate and lowest net worth. Report: Obamacare's High-Risk Pool Spending Doubles Government Estimates 2012-02-26T01:05:16Z The unemployment rate kept sliding down; so did the American life expectancy, corroded by opioids. Perspective | Was 2017 the end of something or just the beginning? 2017-12-28T05:00:00Z The addition of 120,000 jobs in November and the fall in the unemployment rate to 8.6 percent are mildly good news. What's behind the unemployment report 2011-12-02T16:40:00Z Illinois' unemployment rate remains stubbornly high, at 9.5 percent in July, higher than the national average. Help coming soon for struggling homeowners 2011-09-14T11:00:00Z Particularly given the current climate in France — its fragmented political landscape, its high unemployment rate, its heavily armed security forces walking the streets — the raucous ovation Ms. Kawakubo received was fully merited. American Chic on the Runways of Paris 2017-06-27T04:00:00Z Thanks to its huge government presence, second-ranked city Washington D.C. is flush with jobs, and boasts the lowest unemployment rate of the cities we ranked, at just 5.9%. America's Best Cities For Young Professionals 2010-06-17T23:00:00Z You can't move rocks with divorce statistics or the latest unemployment rates. She's the one 2011-07-29T18:30:00Z The unemployment rate for all U.S. women was 7.7 percent in September. Working moms are not okay 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z According to a Labor Department report released on Friday, the District's unemployment rate fell in November to 8.1 percent from 10.1 percent the year before. Americans answer D.C.'s siren song of employment, strong economy 2012-12-21T21:26:39Z France's unemployment rate is stuck at record highs above ten percent and economic growth data for the second-quarter, due to be unveiled on Aug. 14, is expected to show a meager expansion of 0.1 percent. France, despite woes, remained tourism world champion in 2013 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z As of February the national unemployment rate was still 7.7 percent, showing little net improvement since September, but down 1.3 percent from the same time a year ago. Your closest Facebook friends might save you from unemployment 2013-03-16T15:00:00Z Many miles away, on a South Dakota reservation where the unemployment rate nears eighty per cent, another young man is shown being placed under arrest. Peter van Agtmael’s Decoding of American Violence 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z At the same time, this generation’s 37 percent unemployment rate is certain to affect taste. Fall Fashion: What Do Girls Want? 2010-08-25T21:53:00Z However, even based on optimistic government forecasts of an unemployment rate more than halving to 4.5 percent between 2030-40, the deficit could only be wiped out by 2030 if further measures are taken, it found. French face smaller pensions, later retirement: report 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z At the crux of why West Virginia remains a overdose hotbed is the state’s overreliance on industries like coal mining and its high unemployment rate, Business Insider reported. How a Reddit forum has become a lifeline to opioid addicts in the US 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z There was a tax increase under Hoover and then some under Roosevelt, trying to balance the budget, which was clearly a mistake in the context of the very high unemployment rate and the poor economy. What can we learn from the Great Depression? 2012-08-27T11:45:00Z Still, Santorum was forced to explain his remarks about the unemployment rate and the economy. A final pitch to woo Illinois voters 2012-03-20T02:58:00Z During stops in northwestern Illinois, Santorum declared he "didn't care about the unemployment rate" and argued that "the issue in the race is not the economy." A final pitch to woo Illinois voters 2012-03-20T02:58:00Z The unemployment rate is very low right now. Perspective | Ask Amy: Granny should be the coach of family’s team 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z They are seemingly working somewhere — the national unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been since 2000 — and data would suggest that many of them are working in offices. Are More and More People Working Meaningless Jobs? 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z In places like Ukraine, where alcoholism and unemployment rates are high among men, and abusive relationships common, a lack of suitable matches drives women to look elsewhere. Mail-order brides: old practice still seen as new chance for a better life – for some 2016-01-11T05:00:00Z Government subsidies to families discourage women from working and unemployment rates fall. Review: Michel Houellebecq’s ‘Submission’ Imagines France as a Muslim State 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z Since job prospects are so important to young professionals, next we ranked each city based on its current unemployment rate. America's Best Cities For Young Professionals 2010-06-17T23:00:00Z The unemployment rate in Lincoln County, according to the Lincoln Economic Development Association, is 14.1%. Fastest-Growing Small Towns 2010-12-07T19:40:00Z Not all unemployment rates are created equal By Jared Bernstein Topics: Jared Bernstein, Economics, , unemployment rate, , , This originally appeared on Jared Bernstein's blog, On the Economy. Not all unemployment rates are created equal 2013-02-08T20:50:00Z The economy may still be down — the Seattle area's July unemployment rate was 8.3 percent — but ticket sales are up. Crowds swarm summer concerts despite economy's squeeze 2012-09-21T05:09:04Z At the same time, tracks like “Power” acknowledge the absurdity of his good fortune in the midst of a time when the unemployment rate hovered at around 9.6 percent. Democracy in the 2010s, aka the decline of Kanye West-ern civilization 2019-12-22T05:00:00Z A source quoted in “Lives in Ruins” estimated the unemployment rate in the field at about fifty per cent. Graves and Garbage: The Hard Life of an Archeologist 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z During our Great Recession, the unemployment rate for those over 34 peaked at about eight percent, but unemployment between the ages of 18 and 34 peaked at 14 percent in 2010 and remains elevated. How to Talk to New Grads About Finding a Job 2015-06-08T04:00:00Z He’s called Labor Department estimates of the unemployment rate “totally fiction,” and pressured the head of the National Park Service to back up his inflated account of his inauguration crowd size. Experts agree: Trump has made Washington hostile to experts 2018-03-27T04:00:00Z Still, entertaining with unemployment rates around 10 percent requires a degree of sensitivity, he said. Up Close: A-List Parties: More Taste, Less Flash 2010-12-16T05:40:03Z Robust hiring in June helped to drive the unemployment rate down to 6.1 percent, the lowest since September 2008 when the Great Recession burst the financial bubble in America. A sampling of editorials from around New York 2014-07-09T04:00:00Z The economy created jobs at the fastest pace in nine months in January and the unemployment rate dropped to nearly a three-year low of 8.3 percent, the government said. Nasdaq at 11-year high after jobs report 2012-02-03T20:19:02Z “Out of the top 25 states with the lowest unemployment rates, 17 are led by Republican governors,” it said. Americans differ about country’s role on world stage 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, employers keep hiring and the unemployment rate has held below 4% for nearly two years. Biden, Xi meeting is aimed at getting relationship back on better footing, but tough issues loom 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Its unemployment rate was among the lowest in years. Xi Jinping arrives in the US as his Chinese Dream sputters 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z "And we may do that with an unemployment rate that never gets above 4%." Fed's Goolsbee sees inflation falling fast without jobless surge 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The UK's unemployment rate was largely unchanged between July to September at 4.2%, the ONS said, although the UK statistics body said that there were issues with the way the data had been collected. Pay rises outstrip inflation by most for two years 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The first year he was in the Legislature, the state unemployment rate was 21%. Sen. Manchin is the last in a line of formidable West Virginia Democrats who promoted coal interests 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z Since the Fed held its policy meeting last week, the government reported that hiring in the United States slowed in in October and that the unemployment rate ticked up again, to a still-low 3.9%. Powell reinforces Fed’s cautious approach toward further interest rate hikes 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z The unemployment rate, which rose slightly to 3.9% last month and has barely increased throughout the Fed's historic policy tightening campaign, was expected to rise modestly to 4.4% by the end of next year. Fed done raising rates; risk is for expected Q2 cut to be delayed, Reuters poll shows 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z The U.S. unemployment rate as of September was 3.5%, compared to 7.8% for those the Department of Labor considers to be disabled. Opinion: An IED made me a double amputee, but that didn't mean I couldn't continue to serve in the Army 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z It’s a broader trend over the past year that was made possible in part by a strong job market as the unemployment rate is at a healthy 3.9%. Biden goes to Illinois auto plant saved by union agreement, a sign his policies are helping workers 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Job growth recently has slowed as well and the unemployment rate in October rose to 3.9%, the highest in nearly two years, but it remains near historic lows. White House's Bernstein upbeat on economy despite Mideast war, shutdown threat 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z One would think that all the spending, the additional wealth and an unemployment rate holding below 4% since early 2022 would merit a mention when people talk about the economy. Americans like sharing bad economic news way too much 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z U.S. adults have largely overlooked the healthy 3.9% unemployment rate to focus instead on inflation, including the 20% jump in new vehicle prices since he became president. Biden spent weeks of auto strike talks building ties to UAW leader that have yet to fully pay off 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z The permits have been coveted in Gaza, which has an unemployment rate approaching 50%. Israel deports thousands of Palestinian workers back to Gaza’s war zone 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z The jobs were highly coveted in Gaza, which has an unemployment rate of roughly 50%. Live updates | Israeli troops tighten encirclement of Gaza City as top US diplomat arrives in Israel 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate is expected to stay at 3.8%, a couple of notches above a half-century low, according to a survey of forecasters by the data firm FactSet. US jobs report for October could show solid hiring as Fed watches for signs of inflation pressures 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The country is currently suffering rolling blackouts, economic strife and the world's highest unemployment rate. South Africa's rugby team begin World Cup victory tour 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z State Department, the unemployment rate there is estimated at 45%, much worse than the 13% rate in the West Bank, the other Palestinian population center neighboring Israel. Column: How CEOs are threading the needle in talking about Israel and Gaza 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate in the U.S. is close to 50-year lows and there are now about 1.5 open jobs for every unemployed person, according to recent government data. Autoworkers are the latest to spotlight the power of US labor. What is the state of unions today? 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate more than doubled from the period immediately before the Taliban takeover to June 2023, according to the World Bank. Afghans return to Taliban rule as Pakistan moves to expel 1.7 million 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Reeves said Mississippi has momentum, with a low unemployment rate and improvements in public education. Democrat Brandon Presley seeks big turnout in Nov. 7 bid to unseat Mississippi’s Republican governor 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z “The unemployment rate is very high. People cannot find work,” said Xi Yan, a Chinese writer who came to the U.S. with her daughter in April. Takeaways from AP’s reporting on Chinese migrants who traverse the Darién Gap to reach the US 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z “The unemployment rate is very high. People cannot find work,” said Xi Yan, a Chinese writer. As economy falters, more Chinese migrants take a perilous journey to the US border to seek asylum 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z Its debt outlook is healthier than Egypt’s, but its unemployment rate is in the double digits, according to financial data provider FactSet. Israel-Hamas war could threaten already fragile economies in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, new figures show the unemployment rate in Northern Ireland has returned to its record low but other measures suggest the job market may be weakening. US delegate trip sees $50m investment for NI 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z And if massaging proves too difficult, there’s always the option, as with the youth unemployment rate, of ditching the information altogether: So who understands the Chinese economy? Definitely not China 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z In September, hiring was much greater than had been expected, with the unemployment rate staying near a half-century low. Fed Chair Powell: Slower economic growth may be needed to conquer stubbornly high inflation 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Data showed more women attained a higher education qualification than men in South Africa during the period, despite recent figures showing a higher unemployment rate for women than men. South African population grew to 62 million last year, census data shows 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Labor markets were buoyant and unemployment rates low in most advanced economies, but there was not much evidence of a wage-price inflation spiral, even with a major strike by U.S. autoworkers in the United States. IMF says global economy 'limping along', cuts growth forecast for China, euro zone 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z The pandemic economy started on a grim note of deep recession and a 14.5% unemployment rate in the spring of 2020. US wealth, income concentration resume upward climb in post-pandemic era 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z The tiny, crowded coastal enclave has a nearly 50 percent unemployment rate, and Gaza’s living conditions, health system and infrastructure have all deteriorated under the blockade. Gaza Has Suffered Under 16-Year Blockade 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate held steady at 3.8% last month, near historically low levels. Biden rips reporters on economic coverage 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z The possibility of that outcome, rare in recent U.S. history, has been seemingly on the rise in recent months as inflation declined even as the unemployment rate remained steady near historically low levels. Blowout US job growth pokes hole in Fed's cooldown narrative 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z Friday’s report from the Labor Department showed that the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.8%, not far above a half-century low. U.S. employers added surprisingly strong 336,000 jobs in September in sign of economic resilience 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate likely retreated from a 1-1/2-year high, while the Labor Department's report is also expected to show wage gains remaining elevated. Futures advance ahead of key jobs data 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z That means the strikers should not have a direct effect on the unemployment rate. How strikes are (and aren’t) reflected in the jobs report. 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z U.S. initial jobless claims are due later on Thursday, followed by non-farm payrolls and the unemployment rate on Friday. European stocks gain as US yield surge pauses 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z In Mississippi, Reeves says the state has momentum under his leadership, with education improvements, the state’s largest income-tax cut, and a low unemployment rate. 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Democratic rising stars rally around Biden’s reelection. They’re also eyeing 2028 bids of their own 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z The so-called continuing claims covered the period during which the government surveyed households for September's unemployment rate. US GDP growth unrevised at 2.1% in second quarter as economy shows resilience 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z China’s youth unemployment rate hit a record high of 21.3% in June, according to official data. China's lottery ticket sales soar amid weak economy, job prospects 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z The working-class, multicultural area of Saint-Denis is also one of the poorest places in France’s mainland, where the unemployment rate reaches about 10% - or three points above the national average. Job alert! Paris Olympics are looking for cooks, security guards and others to fill 16,000 vacancies 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The working-class, multicultural area of Saint-Denis is also one of the poorest places in France’s mainland, where the unemployment rate reaches about 10% — or three points above the national average. Job alert! Paris Olympics are looking for cooks, security guards and others to fill 16,000 vacancies 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z A significant increase in the number of people actively looking for jobs boosted the unemployment rate from 3.5% to 3.8% — the highest level since February 2022, though still low by historical standards. US consumer confidence tumbles in September as American anxiety about the future grows 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z "The unemployment rate's increase in August is unlikely to be a warning of the economy weakening." US GDP growth unrevised at 2.1% in second quarter as economy shows resilience 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Yet the unemployment rate, at a still-low 3.8%, has scarcely budged since March 2022, when the Fed began imposing a series of 11 rate hikes at the fastest pace in decades. Why the US job market has defied rising interest rates and expectations of high unemployment 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z "Today our unemployment rate is around historic lows and the participation rate is near record highs," Treasurer Jim Chalmers said in a statement accompanying excerpts of the paper. Australia govt aims for sustainable, inclusive full employment 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Though the unemployment rate ticked up to 3.8%, it’s still low by historical measures. US applications for jobless benefits fall to lowest level in nearly 8 months 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z They expect economic growth to slow next year to about 1.5%, from 2.1% this year, and for the unemployment rate to go no higher than 4.1%, the latest quarterly summary of their projections shows. Powell says soft-landing not baseline, but it's sure in the forecast 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Overall the updated projections suggest mounting confidence in a "soft landing" scenario for the economy, in which inflation cools without a steep drop-off in economic growth or a sharp rise in the unemployment rate. Fed policymakers see 5.1% policy rate at end of 2024 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z As of March 2018, the unemployment rate in the United States was just a fraction above four percent; the last time this macroeconomic indicator recorded such low levels was before the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Calculating Federal and State Unemployment Taxes 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z Tier three unemployment benefits run for an additional nine weeks, but your state’s unemployment rate must be slightly higher than the minimum for tier two. Best Way to Get Extended Unemployment Benefits 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z Some economists believe that the long-term unemployment rates after 2008 are comparable to the rates of the Great Depression in 1929. How To File For Unemployment Benefits Extension 2018-09-19T04:00:00Z “Out of the top 11 states with the lowest unemployment rates, nine are led by Republican governors,” the report said. Kat Timpf readies for 2024 and ‘how stupid things are going to get’ 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z California’s unemployment rate has been above the national average for some time, in large part due to slumps in tourism that affect leisure and hospitality jobs. Gavin Newsom vs. Ron DeSantis: Who has the more appealing state? 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z And while deflationary pressures in China eased last month, a record-high youth unemployment rate, uncertainty over household income expectations and deepening U.S.-China tensions cloud the growth outlook of the economy. Investors temper pessimism on China, but bullish tilt remains distant prospect 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z If your state’s unemployment rate is among the highest in the country, then you might be able to qualify for extended tier four unemployment benefits. Best Way to Get Extended Unemployment Benefits 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z Data released by the Labor Department earlier this month showed that the U.S. unemployment rate spiked to 3.8%, while the labor participation rate rose to its highest level in 3-1/2 years. US retailer holiday hiring to drop to levels last seen in 2008 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate leapt to 3.8% in August, its highest since before the Fed began raising rates. Forecast for Fed's new forecasts - still one more rate hike to go 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Rahm Emanuel, the US envoy to Japan, speculated on Mr Li's absence, tweeting that the "unemployment rate" in the Chinese government was very high. Li Shangfu: Top US envoy questions China defence minister’s absence 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z China’s overall urban unemployment rate is officially 5.3%, but young people have been disproportionately affected. China’s ‘full-time children’ move back in with parents, take on chores as good jobs grow scarce 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z The best way to get extended unemployment benefits is to live in a state that has a very high unemployment rate. Best Way to Get Extended Unemployment Benefits 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate rose to 3.8% in August, raising hopes among those who don't want to see another rate hike that the U.S. labor market was finally cooling. Fed to leave rates unchanged on Sept. 20; cut unlikely before Q2 2024 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z The number of people admitted under the program has soared in recent years, as rapid hiring after the pandemic and a low unemployment rate has left many farmers scrambling for workers. Farm laborers to receive greater protections under Biden administration proposal 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z We found that shifts in social infrastructure rival those of other, more well-accepted economic factors, such as wages and unemployment rates. One overlooked way to fight opioid deaths: Give people something to do | Opinion 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate has been edging above last year's 48-year low, indicating some softening in the jobs market, while basic earnings are rising at record pace. Take Five: Doves versus hawks 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Your ability to qualify for this next 14-week extension is not based on anything you did, but rather on your state’s unemployment rate. Best Way to Get Extended Unemployment Benefits 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z Despite the productive output of vegetables, livestock, grains, and other commodities, the community continues to grapple with persistently high unemployment rates that exceed three times the national average. California’s Salton Sea eyed for lithium extraction with new tech 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate rose unexpectedly to 3.8% from 3.5%, but that was driven by an increase in the labor force participation rate to the highest in more than three years. US jobless claims hit lowest level since February; productivity strongest in years 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate ticked up to 3.8%, still low by historical measures. US applications for unemployment benefits fall to lowest level in 7 months 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Labor Department reported that the economy continued to gain jobs at a solid clip in August even as the unemployment rate shot up to 3.8% from 3.5% in July. Waller says recent data gives Fed space to decide next rate move, CNBC reports 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z If your state’s unemployment rate is at or higher than the set minimum, then you may be successful in extending your benefits another 14 weeks. Best Way to Get Extended Unemployment Benefits 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z Healthcare stocks are likely to remain in a slump until the unemployment rate rises, signaling that the labor market has cooled and sending investors into more defensive sectors, Patel said. Analysis: US healthcare stocks roiled by investor tug of war over economy 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z In the meantime, data on Friday showed U.S. job growth picked up in August, but the unemployment rate jumped to 3.8%, while wage gains moderated. Euro rises against dollar as risk appetite improves on China measures 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z U.S. job growth picked up in August, but the unemployment rate jumped to 3.8% and wage gains moderated, according to data released by the Labor Department last week. Biden takes economic pitch to battleground Pennsylvania on US Labor Day 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z Data on Friday showed U.S. job growth picked up in August, but the unemployment rate jumped to 3.8%, while wage gains moderated. Dollar steady as traders bet Fed done with rates 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z The federal government may be willing to extend your benefits if you live in a state where the unemployment rate makes finding a job more challenging. Best Way to Get Extended Unemployment Benefits 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z While the U.S. unemployment rate remains low, we have an opportunity to do more to support workers and their families and ensure a diverse and productive workforce with skills that match employer demand. Don't leave women out of workforce investments | Op-Ed 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate for Black Americans historically has risen before an approaching recession and typically has turned higher before that of other groups. Jobless rate for Black Americans drops as others rise 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The Labor Department's report showed the August unemployment rate rose to 3.8% while wage growth slowed. Wall Street mixed as jobs data fuels rate-hike optimism 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The United States added 187,000 jobs in August but the unemployment rate jumped unexpectedly, reflecting the impact of high interest rates and the U.S. economy’s gradual cooling from the boom that followed pandemic lockdowns. U.S. Hiring Settles Into a Lower Gear 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z However, it does remain low compared with historical unemployment rates. Biden touts jobs report, even as hiring cools and unemployment rises 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The Labor Department's report showed the unemployment rate rose to 3.8% last month while wage growth slowed. S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as jobs data boost fades; streaming firms weigh 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z A keenly watched U.S. report on Friday also showed a rise in the unemployment rate and moderation in wage growth, bolstering expectations of a pause in interest rate hikes. Oil rises to highest in over 7 months on supply worries 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Declining unemployment rates and lack of a skilled workforce have prompted companies to offer better benefits and wages to keep employees from leaving for competitors. Unions are showing a strike-laden resurgence under Biden, but some believe it won’t last 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Federal Reserve is likely done raising interest rates, traders bet on Friday after a government report showed the unemployment rate rose last month and wage growth cooled. Fed seen likely done with rate hikes as job market cools 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate in July - at 3.5% - was near levels last seen more than 50 years ago. Robot invasion slows in the face of weaker US economy, high interest rates 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate, at 3.5%, is close to the lowest level in decades and average hourly earnings were up 4.4% in June from a year earlier. American workers want almost $79,000 salary to start a new job 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z At 3.5% in July, the unemployment rate was near levels last seen more than 50 years ago. US labor market cooling as job openings, quits decline 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent in June, a sign that although the labor market is cooling, workers are generally still able to find opportunities. Job Openings Dropped in July as Labor Market Cooled 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Friday's August payrolls report is expected to show a slowdown in monthly hiring to about 150,000 but an unchanged unemployment rate of just 3.5%. Morning Bid: Quietly absorbing one more Fed hike 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z But the unemployment rate dipped to 3.5% in a sign that the job market remains resilient, especially considering that the Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest 11 times since March 2022. This Week in Business: Job openings, Chewy earnings, August jobs report 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate here is comfortably the highest in the world. Andrew Harding: A fond farewell to an uneasy South Africa 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z India is the world's fastest growing large economy but an unemployment rate that has stayed around 8% in recent months is considered a major challenge. Inflation hurting Modi, but still likely to win India's 2024 polls - survey 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Surprisingly, despite the Fed’s aggressive rate hikes, the U.S. unemployment rate stands exactly where it did when Powell spoke last year: 3.5%, barely above a half-century low. Fed Chair Powell could signal the likelihood of high rates for longer in closely watched speech 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z But that comes with risks because of the low unemployment rate, he said. Analysis: Parts makers risk cash crunch in a Detroit auto strike 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate dipped to 3.5%, close to a half-century low. Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits as labor market keeps humming along 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z By contrast, if the unemployment rate that neither fans nor cools inflation has fallen, it means the economy can accommodate a tighter job market without generating inflation. Fed coming up snake eyes in its battle with spend-happy consumers 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z But with the state unemployment rate under 2 percent, the dynamics of supply and demand trump the minimum wage: At Ms. Desmond’s store, teenagers working their first summer jobs earn at least $14 an hour. In a Hot Job Market, the Minimum Wage Becomes an Afterthought 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Major global companies have taken a cautious stance on their China recovery, as the world's second-largest economy struggles to revive demand and battles rising youth unemployment rates and a high cost of living. Estee Lauder projects weak annual profit on slow recovery in Asia travel retail 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate is hovering around levels last seen more than 50 years ago. US weekly jobless claims drop as labor market remains tight 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate is at levels last seen more than 50 years ago. US weekly jobless claims fall as labor market remains tight 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Job growth has stayed solid with the unemployment rate at 3.5%, while the pace of inflation has slowed sharply over the past year to the annual rate of 3.2%. Biden’s approval rating on the economy stagnates despite slowing inflation, AP-NORC poll shows 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z Over the past year the unemployment rate has remained defiantly low, and growth has run consistently above trend. Analysis: Higher-for-longer rates regime pressures US recession trades 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z However, with inflation and the unemployment rate both dropping below 4%, voter sentiment about the economy may become more favorable to Biden in the 14 months until the election. Yellen's Las Vegas stop shows Bidenomics can be a tough sell 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z But other economists say many consumers and small businesses may already feel economic pain as deep as during a recession, given youth unemployment rates above 21% and deflationary pressures weighing on profit margins. How much worse can China's economic slowdown get? 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z Official data showed some fresh signs of cooling in the jobs market with the unemployment rate unexpectedly rising to 4.2% from 4.0%, the highest since the three months to October 2021. UK basic wage growth hits record, adding to Bank of England's worries 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate has grown over the last year, reaching 8% last month, according to the Center for Monitoring the Indian Economy. Modi says India’s economy will be among the top three in the world within five years 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z Official figures published on Tuesday showed China's overall unemployment rate had risen to 5.3% in July. China halts youth jobless data as economy falters 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate among 16- to 24-year-olds in urban areas hit 21.3 percent, a record, in June and has risen every month this year. China Suspends Report on Youth Unemployment, Which Was at a Record High 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z Mphuthi’s story mirrors those of so many young South African graduates sitting at home jobless or trying to make ends meet doing fairly menial jobs in a country with a 33% official unemployment rate. South Africa’s unemployment is a ‘ticking time bomb.’ Anger rises with millions jobless 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z “Out of the top 10 states with the lowest unemployment rates, eight are led by Republican governors,” the report noted, also citing the federal numbers. One candidate’s visit to Iowa on State Fair weekend 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Others feel the economy remains slow to adjust to higher interest rates, and that the unemployment rate will ultimately rise before the Fed finishes its inflation fight. US economy in 'uncharted waters' as inflation falls with low unemployment -study 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Nevertheless, labor market conditions remain tight, with the unemployment rate at more than 50-year lows, keeping wage gains elevated. US consumer prices rise moderately in July; weekly jobless claims above expectations 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Economic growth has been modest but the unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest levels in decades. Lingering inflation worries keep Biden approval stagnant at 40%: Reuters/Ipsos poll 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z South Africa has the highest unemployment rate in the world, according to the World Bank, outstripping Gaza and the West Bank, Djibouti and Kosovo. South Africa’s unemployment is a ‘ticking time bomb.’ Anger rises with millions jobless 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z But the youth unemployment rate has doubled in the last four years, a period of volatility induced by Beijing’s “zero Covid” measures that left companies wary of hiring. Wednesday Briefing: Few Jobs for Chinese Graduates 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z As of June, Washington’s unemployment rate remains one of the highest in the nation, yet it is still lower than it was in 2022. After tech contraction, WA still has more jobs than jobseekers 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Last year, the unemployment rate was higher than 45 percent. Gaza Protests Struggle to Gain Traction as Police Crack Down 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z That said, the unemployment rate dropped slightly and wage growth did not slow as expected and remains at a growth rate Fed officials see as inconsistent with their 2% target. Fed's Bowman: More rate hikes likely needed to bring inflation to target 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Right now the unemployment rate is below many people’s view of a long-run normal unemployment rate, but not by a lot. A Fed Official Wonders: ‘Do We Need to Do Another Rate Increase?’ 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in July, data on Friday showed, but it recorded solid wage gains and a decline in the unemployment rate. Dollar tentative as US inflation data looms 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Mr Gardner said that even though the unemployment rate is expected to rise - from 4% to nearly 5% in 2026 according to the Bank of England - it will hopefully remain low by historic standards. House prices are falling, so why can't I afford a home? 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The historically low unemployment rates are little comfort to those who believe they are being overlooked because of their age. Job hunting still tough for older workers despite great labor market 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate sank back to 3.5 percent, near a record low. The economy added 187,000 jobs in July. 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z From that perspective, I would expect the unemployment rate would move back to a more normal level. A Fed Official Wonders: ‘Do We Need to Do Another Rate Increase?’ 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z But the unemployment rate dipped to 3.5% in a sign that the job market remains resilient. U.S. employers add a still-solid 187,000 jobs in June; unemployment dips to 3.5% 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The U.S. economy maintained a moderate pace of job growth in July, but solid wage gains and a decline in the unemployment rate pointed to continued tightness in labor market conditions. Argentina agrees $775 mln loan with Qatar to make IMF repayment 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The U.S. economy maintained a moderate pace of job growth in July, but solid wage gains and a decline in the unemployment rate pointed to continued tightness in labor market conditions. Instant view: US jobs growth stays moderate in July, wage gains still strong 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The U.S. economy maintained a moderate pace of job growth in July, but solid wage gains and a decline in the unemployment rate pointed to continued tightness in labor market conditions. Fed seen sticking to current policy rate through year end 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The U.S. economy maintained a moderate pace of job growth in July, but solid wage gains and a decline in the unemployment rate pointed to continued tightness in labor market conditions. US companies hoarding workers even as economy cools 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Economic growth has been modest, though the unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest levels in decades. Economic worries could cost Biden some of his 2020 supporters -Reuters/Ipsos 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Job numbers nationwide have continued to increase every month for more than two years, but the unemployment rate has remained stubbornly high in Nevada, a political swing state whose economic outlook often has national implications. The Recovery Left Nevada Behind. Can the State Change Its Luck? 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The abundance of unfilled jobs, together with the Conference Board's consumer confidence survey in July showing households bullish on the labor market, poses a risk to the unemployment rate. Slower, but still strong US employment growth expected in July 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The low 3.6% unemployment rate and a decline in inflation over the past year to 3% annually has done little to boost his ratings. Play It Again, Joe. Biden bets that repeating himself is smart politics 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z In another sign of strength, the unemployment rate is expected to stay at 3.6%, not far off a half-century low. US economy likely generated 200,000 new jobs in July, showing more resilience in face of rate hikes 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z “The improvements were almost certainly buoyed by the overall strong labor market and low unemployment rate in the U.S.,” Census Bureau finds share of people without health insurance fell in most counties during pandemic 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z The state has had the highest unemployment rate in the nation for the past year, currently at 5.4 percent, compared with the national rate of 3.6 percent; in Las Vegas, it’s around 6 percent. The Recovery Left Nevada Behind. Can the State Change Its Luck? 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The Labor Department's closely watched employment report on Friday is still expected to show a tight labor market, with the unemployment rate steady near multi-decade lows, though wage growth probably moderated. Slower, but still strong US employment growth expected in July 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Economists forecast the report will show that employers added a solid 200,000 jobs last month, while the unemployment rate will be unchanged at 3.6%. Weekly applications for US jobless aid tick up from 5-month low 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate is forecast to be unchanged at 3.6% in July. US weekly jobless claims rise moderately; layoffs drop to 11-month low 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z "Today, the unemployment rate is near historic lows, inflation has come down significantly since last summer, and last week’s GDP report shows that the U.S. economy continues to grow," Yellen said. Biden officials protest 'bizarre' Fitch downgrade, cite Trump-era woes 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Yellen noted that the U.S. economy has rapidly recovered from the pandemic recession, with the unemployment rate near a half-century low and the economy expanding at a solid 2.4% annual rate in the April-June quarter. Fitch downgrades U.S. credit rating, citing mounting debt and political divisions 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Economists forecast the report will show a gain of 200,000 jobs, with the unemployment rate unchanged, according to a survey by data provider FactSet. Job openings fall to lowest level in 2 years as demand for workers cools 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Black unemployment rate has fallen to historic lows under Biden, but hit a 10-month high in June, driven in large part by Black workers leaving the labor market. Some Black men lose faith in Biden, Democrats in 2024 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Looking ahead to 2024, the report projects that inflation will continue to decline and the unemployment rate will average 3.8% for the rest of the year. Supreme Court’s student loan decision will lower US deficit according to new White House projection 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z The hunt for opportunities far from home is partly motivated by China’s unemployment rate for people aged 16 to 24, which rose to a record high of 21.3% in June. Young Chinese opt out of the rat race and pressures at home to pursue global nomad lifestyle 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Reeves said Presley is ignoring Mississippi’s low unemployment rate and improvements in education performance. ‘Mississippi’s Giant Houseparty’ shows sharp divide between GOP governor and Democratic challenger 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Over the past year the unemployment rate has remained stubbornly low and growth has run consistently above trend. US bond investors brace for shift in market as rate peak elusive 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z This covered the week that the government surveyed households for July's unemployment rate. Moderate US economic growth expected in second quarter 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Most crucially, businesses keep hiring, with the unemployment rate still near half-century lows. Federal Reserve raises its key rate for 11th time by a quarter-point in its drive to slow inflation 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z In February, the agency projected that the unemployment rate would jump to 5.1%. Congressional Budget Office predicts slower economic growth and 4.7% unemployment into 2024 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Far from it, the economy is proving more resilient to rising interest rates than expected, with ongoing growth and an unemployment rate that is currently pinned at a low 3.6%. Fed poised to hike rates as markets anticipate inflation endgame 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Businesses keep hiring, and the unemployment rate has stayed near half-century lows. A Fed still wary of inflation is set to raise rates to a 22-year peak. Will it be the last hike? 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z He’s focused on touting the state’s surging economy — including record-setting economic development and historically low unemployment rates — messages that remain the central theme of his campaign. Democratic governor pushes back against transgender-related attacks by GOP in Kentucky campaign 2023-07-23T04:00:00Z Instead, inflation has been trending down while the unemployment rate has remained remarkably low — an unexpected and appealing pairing of seeming opposites, like hot fudge drizzled over ice cream. The Markets Are Counting on the Fed to Solve a Tricky Puzzle 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Many moved from the countryside to cities with high unemployment rates and poor services. Drought imperils Iraq's water buffalo and a child's way of life 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z More than one in five of those between the ages of 16 and 24 are jobless in China, and the youth unemployment rate has been reaching new highs. Burnt out or jobless - meet China's 'full-time children' 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate for urban youth has been climbing for several months. China youth unemployment hits high as recovery falters 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z “While the unemployment rate for Blacks appears to have ticked up in the past few months, data for additional months are needed to determine if this is part of a longer-term trend,” the statement said. Black Americans make up 90% of recent unemployment surge, but agency hesitant to call it a trend 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Defying expectations that Federal Reserve efforts to combat inflation would cause layoffs, the unemployment rate is healthy at 3.6%. Biden wants voters to notice inflation drop. Republicans say people are put off by everyday prices 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Officials at the Fed have been trying to engineer a “soft landing” in which inflation slows gradually and without requiring a big jump in the unemployment rate. Inflation cools sharply in June, good news for consumers and the Fed. 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Though employment gains were the smallest in 2-1/2 years in June, the unemployment rate fell close to historically low levels and wage growth was strong. US consumer prices rise modestly in June; core inflation slowing 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Elsewhere, the statistics agency found that the unemployment rate in the U.K. rose to 4%. UK wage growth remains strong amid high inflation; unemployment unexpectedly increases 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Blacks traditionally have had double the unemployment rate of Whites in BLS data. Black Americans make up 90% of recent unemployment surge, but agency hesitant to call it a trend 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Scotland's unemployment rate has increased slightly to 3.2%, according to new figures. Slight rise in Scottish unemployment rate 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Their unemployment rate is soaring amid a wave of corporate layoffs. Why China’s Young People Are Not Getting Married 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Friday's data showed still-strong wage growth and a slight drop in the unemployment rate this week will likely keep the Federal Reserve on track to raise interest rates at the upcoming July meeting. Oil eases ahead of China, US data, but OPEC+ cuts support market 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Currently at 3.6 percent, the unemployment rate has been below 4 percent for 18 months. A Tight Labor Market Could Quell Poverty, but Eligibility Rules Threaten Those Gains 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z April marked the smallest gap between Black and White unemployment on record and the lowest national unemployment rate — 3.4% — since 1969. Black Americans make up 90% of recent unemployment surge, but agency hesitant to call it a trend 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Black unemployment rate jumped for a second consecutive month, hitting a 10-month high in what in the past has signaled a broader weakening in the job market and approaching recession. Black unemployment rate spikes for second month in a row 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Economists have projected that the unemployment rate dipped last month from 3.7% to 3.6%, near the lowest level in five decades. US jobs report likely to show a solid gain, potentially complicating Fed’s drive to cool inflation 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Fed officials have said that the unemployment rate needs to rise well past 4% to bring inflation down. More Americans apply for jobless benefits, but layoffs are not rising significantly 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z The U.S. unemployment rate is hovering near lows unseen since the 1960s. Ex-Prisoners Face Headwinds as Job Seekers, Even as Openings Abound 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z South Carolina, which has a 3.1% unemployment rate, has seen $11 billion in new investment in manufacturing and clean energy since the start of the Biden administration, according to a White House tally. Biden is heading to South Carolina to show his economic agenda is keeping even red states humming 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z The Black unemployment rate rose to 6.0% last month from 5.6% in May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Friday. Black unemployment rate spikes for second month in a row 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Union workers are having a moment due to declining unemployment rates and a lack of skilled workforce, prompting companies to dish out better pay packages and benefits to prevent employees from leaving for greener pastures. Explainer: Why U.S. labor unions are gaining leverage in contract talks with big employers 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Hong Kong's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stayed at 3.0% in the March to May period, the same as the previous quarter, after easing for 12 consecutive quarters. Hong Kong May retail sales rise 18.4%, sees support from local consumption 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate remains below 5 percent in California, so workers know they have leverage. From the Docks to Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles Workers Are Feeling Emboldened 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z Continuing claims covered the period during which the government surveyed households for June's unemployment rate. US weekly jobless claims fall; first-quarter GDP revised higher 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z A spike in the Black unemployment rate can be a strong predictor of an impending recession, since Black workers have historically been the first to be fired during an economic downturn. Black unemployment rate spikes for second month in a row 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Most notably, hiring has stayed surprisingly resilient, with employers adding a robust average of roughly 300,000 jobs over the past six months and the unemployment rate, at 3.7%, still near a half-century low. Is it a ‘richcession’? A ‘rolling recession’? Maybe no recession? 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z That low bar has kept the urban unemployment rate at a little over 5 percent for much of this year, better than in 2019. No Job, No Marriage, No Kid: China’s Workers and the Curse of 35 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate is historically low, and the number of job openings is substantially higher than before the pandemic. Bankrate: Seattle among best U.S. cities to start a career 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z Also this year, the report estimates the U.S. hitting a 4.7% unemployment rate, though the current jobless rate sits at 3.7%. US public debt is projected to reach 181% of American economic activity in 30 years 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z And the unemployment rates of Black and Hispanic Americans are at or near a historic low. Can Bidenomics Save Biden’s Re-election Bid? 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z This measure correlates to the unemployment rate in the Labor Department's closely followed employment report. US consumer confidence races to 17-month high; housing market regaining strength 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z And at 3.7%, the U.S. unemployment rate is still near a half century low. Fed’s Powell reinforces likelihood of more rate hikes because of persistently high inflation 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z The study found the youth unemployment rate for workers between 16 and 24 tumbled to 7.5% in March. Bankrate: Seattle among best U.S. cities to start a career 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z Compared with projections made in March, Fed policymakers see faster growth, a smaller rise in the unemployment rate, and a shallower drop in inflation, all reflections of generally stronger-than-expected data since then. Exclusive: Fed's Daly: two more US rate hikes a 'very reasonable' projection 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z But that’s likely not enough for Fed officials, who have said in the past that the unemployment rate needs to rise well past 4% to bring inflation down. Weekly U.S. applications for unemployment aid remain relatively elevated 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z “Softer labor market conditions” would include rising layoffs and a higher unemployment rate. Fed’s Powell: More rate hikes are likely this year to fight still-high inflation 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z But hiring has remained robust, and the unemployment rate low — which is why economists are trying to figure out if the economy is cooling enough to guarantee that inflation will return fully to normal. Is the Inflation Battle Won? Not Yet. 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Employment opportunity: Bankrate ranked the 50 most populous metro areas based on its unemployment rate as reported by the U.S. Bankrate: Seattle among best U.S. cities to start a career 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z "A deep and long-lasting recession would be likely, which would mean a substantial rise in the unemployment rate." Australia's unemployment rate needs to rise to curb inflation - top c.banker 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate has been falling for most of the past decade and has recently been near its lowest levels since the 1960s. The Racial Wage Gap Is Shrinking 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z While total employment increased, the nation’s unemployment rate ticked up to 3.7% in May, an unexpected increase from 3.4% in April. Biden tells union members that Republicans are coming for their jobs 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z Jason Furman, a Harvard economist, said he thought the unemployment rate could go even higher. Is the Inflation Battle Won? Not Yet. 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z “Job gains have been robust in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation remains elevated,” the Fed said in its statement. Fed pauses rate hikes but forecasts more increases as inflation remains too high 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z Some economists are expecting the Fed to pencil in slightly higher growth for the economy, slightly higher core inflation, and a slightly lower unemployment rate by the end of 2023. What to Watch For at the Fed’s Meeting 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z Fed officials will also likely forecast a lower unemployment rate than they did three months ago, perhaps to 4.1% by year’s send, compared with their forecast in March of 4.5%. Federal Reserve is likely to skip a rate hike at pivotal meeting Wednesday yet signal more to come 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z At the time, the unemployment rate was a historically low 3.6%. Column: Wage growth doesn't drive inflation. So why is the Fed out to crush workers? 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z The agency also reported other signs that the labor market was strong, including rising employment, more people looking for jobs and a decline in the unemployment rate. Britain Braces for High Rates as Inflation Signals Get Stronger 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z As the unemployment rate fell, the agency said, the country’s employment rate rose to 76% from 75.9%, with the number of people in work at an all-time high of 33.1 million. UK unemployment rate edges down unexpectedly as number in work hits record high 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z It came as the UK unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in the three months to April, down from 3.9% last time. Number not working due to sickness hits fresh record 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z The U.S. labor market, for one, is cooling, with a large drop in household employment and an increase in the unemployment rate in May. Skip, pause or hike? Bond investors play it safe before Fed policy decision 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z The truth, Waller said, is that “if you simply plot inflation against the unemployment rate over the past 50 years,... there does not appear to be any statistically significant correlation between the two series.” Column: Wage growth doesn't drive inflation. So why is the Fed out to crush workers? 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Analysts surveyed by Reuters had forecast a net gain of 23,200 jobs and for the unemployment rate to edge up to 5.1% in May after staying at 5.0% since December. Canada's May unemployment rate rises for first time in nine months to 5.2% 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z The youth unemployment rate is at a record high. China, Its Economy Flagging, Prods Consumers to Save Less and Spend More 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z The downward trend in fundraising is happening amid the backdrop of youth unemployment rate hitting record highs, and people are increasingly worrying about their income prospects and preferring to park money in safe havens. China mutual fund sales dry up amid market gloom 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z Data on Friday showed U.S. job growth accelerated in May, even as the unemployment rate rose to a seven-month high – bolstering the case for those betting the Fed can contain inflation without badly damaging growth. Fading risks, fear of missing out may fuel US stocks after near 20% rally 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z The ads will focus on additional legislative wins, the low unemployment rate and the 13 million jobs created during his term. Biden campaign launches ads touting bipartisan debt deal, economic gains 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z The economy is grappling with a high unemployment rate, a sluggish real estate market and rising geopolitical tensions. China may cut rates further in H2, government researcher says 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Hiring has slowed in recent months, but the unemployment rate still stands at a 53-year low despite a wave of layoffs in the technology, media and financial sectors. Markets Await Clues for Fed’s Next Move in May Jobs Report 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate is forecast climbing to 3.5% from 3.4% in April but the report will confirm that the economy remained far away from a dreaded recession, though more pockets of weakness are emerging. Slower US job, wage gains expected in May 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z The low unemployment rate and rising pay have helped persuade more than 2 million people to take jobs or begin looking for work in just the past six months. US jobs report for May could point to slower hiring as Fed rate hikes cool demand for workers 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate is lower than the national average. Miami Has Been in Vogue. Its City Hall Has Been in Turmoil. 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z In April, the unemployment rate reached a half-century low of 3.4%. Know any airplane mechanics? A wave of retirements is leaving some US industries desperate to hire 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z In stark contrast, the youth unemployment rate hit a record 20.4% in April, and multiple indicators showed economic recovery is losing steam following an initial bounce after China lifted its zero-COVID policy. Surging temple and lottery stocks mirror China's weak recovery 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z The household survey from which the unemployment rate is calculated is likely to show solid employment gains, though an ongoing strike by 11,500 members of the Writers Guild of America poses a downward risk. Slower US job, wage gains expected in May 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate this spring has remained low, at 3.4 percent, with wages rising. How Remote Work Connected Employees Making $19 an Hour and $80,000 a Year 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z The youth unemployment rate is a statistic the Chinese Communist Party takes seriously because it believes that idle young people could threaten its rule. China’s Young People Can’t Find Jobs. Xi Jinping Says to ‘Eat Bitterness.’ 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z While the unemployment rate has fallen since, fewer full-time jobs are available. Despite world-beating growth, India's lack of jobs threatens its young 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z "I don't expect the youth unemployment rate to see an inflection point soon as the graduation season approaches," he said. Surging temple and lottery stocks mirror China's weak recovery 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Analysts say millions of jobs would vanish, borrowing and unemployment rates would jump, and a stock-market plunge could erase trillions of dollars in household wealth. Biden and McCarthy reach a final deal to avoid US default and now must sell it to Congress 2023-05-27T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate, which jumped to 2.8% in March, the highest in over a year, is expected to ease back to 2.7% in April. Morning Bid: Dollar flexes its muscles 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z All will be bring an “unavoidable slowdown” in the Turkish economy and higher unemployment rates, according to Demiralp, but the question is whether it’s a controlled slowdown or a sudden stop. What 5 more years of Erdogan’s rule means for Turkey 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate is below 4 percent, far lower than it was before the pandemic, and many jobs go unfilled, so whatever the government’s position, Britain remains attractive to migrants looking for work. Why Are So Many People Moving to the U.K.? 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z As I noted, inflation at the time was roughly what it is now, while the unemployment rate was about 2 points higher. The good news on unemployment for Black Americans | Paul Krugman 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z But they agreed that the labor market was still too hot, given the strong gains in job growth and an unemployment rate near historically low levels. Fed Officials Were Split Over June Rate Pause 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z New Zealand’s unemployment rate remains low at 3.4%, putting upward pressure on wages and inflation. New Zealand’s central bank raises key interest rate to 5.5% but signals next move will be a cut 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z South Africa has an official unemployment rate of about 33%, one of the highest in the world. South Africa could become failed state, says ANC's Fikile Mbalula 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z Indeed, policymakers expect the unemployment rate to increase as their fight against inflation continues. Ex-Fed chief Bernanke says labor costs becoming more prominent in inflation 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z That aside, given the racial history of American welfare politics, it does seem important to realize that the historically high unemployment rate of Black Americans has improved — a lot. The good news on unemployment for Black Americans | Paul Krugman 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Overall, the unemployment rate is remaining pretty low. What early summerlike weather means for WA cherry harvest outlook 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z The job market is by many measures the strongest in decades, with the unemployment rate hovering near a half century low, job openings near record highs and workers feeling empowered to demand higher pay. More Americans Are Struggling Financially, as Inflation Takes a Toll 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate dropped from a high of approximately 30 percent to about 10 percent. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z But since then, some signs of cooling job market inflation have emerged, with Britain's unemployment rate edging up to 3.9%. Take Five: More drama on the horizon 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate for Black men is at its lowest level since the government began recording it. The good news on unemployment for Black Americans | Paul Krugman 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Employers in Washington added 6,100 jobs in April and the state’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.3%, according to data posted Wednesday by the Employment Security Department. Strong construction hiring in WA covers tech losses — but not for long 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z He said he got “an understanding” of the place and then reviewed the data — unemployment rate of 39% and poverty at 34% plus a soaring crime rate. Renowned actor Forest Whitaker sets up his Peace and Development Initiative in poor Paris suburb 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z Active-duty military personnel move once every two to three years on average, according to the Defense Department, contributing to a high unemployment rate for military spouses. How a Military Base’s New Name Honors a Military Spouse and Mother 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z California’s unemployment rate remained at a low 4.4% in March, the most recent month for which figures are available. What you need to know about Newsom's plan to offset California's $31.5-billion deficit 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z In the late Reagan economy — which, as I said, Americans thought was pretty good at the time — Black men generally had an unemployment rate 6 to 7 percentage points higher than that of white men. The good news on unemployment for Black Americans | Paul Krugman 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z While that is not new, Mr. Medeiros said, it has become much harder as China’s economic recovery has grown more fraught with export growth slowing and unemployment rates soaring. In Xi’s China, Economic Needs May Take a Back Seat to Security 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Since then the economic data has been mixed, with a Labor Department report last week showing U.S. employers added a whopping quarter-million jobs last month and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.4%. Fed's Bowman: more policy tightening likely appropriate 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z At 3.4%, the unemployment rate in April was actually lower than it was a year ago - totally bucking most expectations. How worried should I be about the US economy? 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z The inflation data followed last Friday's employment report, which showed an acceleration in job and wage growth in April as well the unemployment rate falling back to a 53-year low of 3.4%. US consumer prices increase solidly in April 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Even though the job market has remained resilient and the unemployment rate is remarkably low, other areas of the economy — like manufacturing — have shown more weakness. Stock market today: Asia dips ahead of US inflation report 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z The government is also set to forecast a lower unemployment rate than previously projected, with real wages expected to return to positive growth earlier than previously forecast. Australia to deliver first budget surplus in 15 years 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate for Black Americans reached its lowest point on record in April, at 4.7 percent, and the gap between the unemployment rates of white and Black people was also the smallest ever measured. U.S. Job Growth Retains Vigor Despite Economic Worries 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Growth remained robust, however, with job creation accelerating and the unemployment rate falling to a 53-year low. Wall St Week Ahead US. consumer price data to test feared stagflation scenario 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate has remained just a notch above the record low of 4.9% since December. Canada adds more jobs than expected in April; jobless rate unchanged at 5.0% 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Yet by historical standards, the labor market has remained surprisingly strong, with an unemployment rate still hovering near half-century lows. April jobs report may point to U.S. labor market’s resilience 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate is forecast to have risen to a still historically low 3.6%. Slower US job growth expected in April; unemployment rate seen rising to 3.6% 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z As home to nearly 900 festivals annually, including Sonar and Primavera Sound, Spain has become a competitive destination for international music tourism — an industry that’s boomed in spite of the country’s high unemployment rate. Latin Grammys CEO defends moving 2023 show to Spain: 'Latin music is global' 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z He noted that the country's unemployment rate, at 3.5%, is the lowest in decades. Australia's NAB warns of end to windfall from rising rates 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z All of that takes air out the economy's tires and could start to push up the unemployment rate, now at a historically low 3.5%. How a US debt crisis standoff could cause a recession - a bad one 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z As the economy slows, Fed officials do anticipate the unemployment rate to rise - indeed Powell and others have said the U.S. labor market needs to soften somewhat for inflation to fall. U.S. job openings report keeps some soft landing hopes alive 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z Details of the household survey from which the unemployment rate is calculated are likely to be muted. Slower US job growth expected in April; unemployment rate seen rising to 3.6% 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z The surprisingly resilient job market, which has kept the unemployment rate near 50-year lows for months, is showing some cracks. Fed is set to raise rates yet again. After that, then what? 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z A senior intelligence official involved in personnel policies said the government is struggling to recruit people in their 20s as the unemployment rate is among the lowest it has been in half a century. Needing Younger Workers, Federal Officials Relax Rules on Past Drug Use 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z Some top economic policymakers like those at the Fed had predicted as early as last December that the unemployment rate would be roughly 1 percentage point higher by the end of 2023. How a US debt crisis standoff could cause a recession - a bad one 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z Even though the downtown is plastered with “for lease” signs, the city’s unemployment rate is under 3 percent and the mayor and other officials say the engineering talent pool remains the city’s top asset. In San Francisco, a Troubled Year at a Whole Foods Market Reflects a City’s Woes 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate among 16- to 24-year-olds is down compared with previous years, according to federal statistics. The conservative campaign to rewrite child labor laws 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z The Fed, they say, should look less at backward-looking data such as the unemployment rate and more at where such trends appear headed. Fed is set to raise rates yet again. After that, then what? 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z He was not surprised by the growing racial disparity in the unemployment rates. The Unemployment Gap Between Black and White New Yorkers Is Widening 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z To some, the current low unemployment rate of 3.5%, coupled with the fact that inflation has become more concentrated in labor-intensive service industries, is reason for concern. Among some at Fed, argument grows for patience on wage costs 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Inflation is slowing and the unemployment rate is near 50-year lows. Sharp economic slowdown triggers new recession fears 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Tight labour markets in the developed world, where unemployment rates are near their lowest in decades, was also likely to keep growth and inflation elevated. High inflation still top concern for global economy, say economists: Reuters poll 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Australia’s unemployment rate was 3.5% in March, which many consider maximum employment. Australia lifts minimum wage for skilled migrant workers 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z The gulf between Black and white unemployment rates in New York City is now the widest it has been this century, exceeding even the largest gap during the Great Recession, according to a new report. The Unemployment Gap Between Black and White New Yorkers Is Widening 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z It continues to be underpinned by a tight labor market, characterized by a 3.5% unemployment rate. Strong US consumer spending seen driving economy in first quarter 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z This measure correlates to the unemployment rate from the U.S. US consumer confidence hits nine-month low; housing market stabilizes 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Since then, the surge of job creation from the trough of the coronavirus pandemic has shattered monthly employment records, while unemployment rates — especially for workers of color — are at or near their lowest levels ever. The Map, the Issues and the Incumbency Favoring Democrats 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z “We’ve had a very low unemployment rate heading into the pandemic and that continues to be a challenge. Some policy attention needs to be directed at that rather than adding physical space at plants.” Biden abandons grilling of meat producers while prices remain high 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z The nationwide Black unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in the first quarter of the year, and the white unemployment rate was 3.2 percent. The Unemployment Gap Between Black and White New Yorkers Is Widening 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Higher interest rates mean the economy is more likely to slow, unemployment rates are more likely to tick up, and borrower delinquencies and defaults are more likely to rise. A credit crunch could be coming. Here’s what that could mean for getting a loan 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z Given the low unemployment rate and the existence of income-driven repayment plans for people who are struggling, few people would be ruined by restoring the February 2020 status quo. Say Hi to SoFi. It’s Suing to Force You to Repay Student Loans Faster. 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z The event was aimed specifically at residents of Wards 7 and 8, where the unemployment rate is significantly higher than the District’s overall 4.7 percent. ‘Second Chance’ job fair aims to help workers with gaps in their résumés 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, the governor reported a continuation of the state’s historically low unemployment rates. Gov. Beshear: Drug overdose deaths fell in Kentucky in 2022 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z After both rates fell throughout 2021, the Black unemployment rate began rising again in the first quarter of 2022, as the white unemployment rate continued to fall. The Unemployment Gap Between Black and White New Yorkers Is Widening 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Macron notably committed to bring the unemployment rate down to around 5%. Macron says he hears France’s anger, but defends pension law 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z It won't, he argues, require a large increase in the unemployment rate to do the job, a view that melds hawkishness on inflation with relative bullishness on where the economy is heading. Exclusive: Fed's Bullard discounts recession talk, favors more rate hikes 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z According to the city’s latest figures from February, the unemployment rates in those wards were 7.4 percent and 8.7 percent, respectively. ‘Second Chance’ job fair aims to help workers with gaps in their résumés 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z That marks the longest period featuring the lowest unemployment rates in state history, he said. Gov. Beshear: Drug overdose deaths fell in Kentucky in 2022 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Scotland's unemployment rate has fallen to a record low and remains lower than the UK as a whole, according to official figures. Unemployment in Scotland falls to record low 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z The Northern Ireland unemployment rate has fallen below its immediate pre-pandemic level, the latest official data suggests. Unemployment rate in Northern Ireland below pre-pandemic level 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z “That said, we see some structural problems remain in unemployment rate, property investment and confidence in private sector. These problems need to be solved to support a sustained recovery.” Instant View: China's economy grew 4.5% year-on-year in Q1, above expectations 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z The ECB expects to win its inflation battle with no change in the unemployment rate. Analysis: Central banks have yet to script final act of inflation fight as risks rise 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z Nationally, Republicans have argued that such mandates could increase labor force participation, even as the unemployment rate remains low. GOP eyes new work requirements for millions on Medicaid, food stamps 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Indeed, Bostic sketched out why he still believes the inflation battle can be won without a recession or even much of a rise in the unemployment rate. Exclusive: Fed can 'hit the mark and hold' with one more rate hike, Bostic says 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z Last Friday's employment report showed a solid pace of job growth in March and the unemployment rate falling back to 3.5%, while wage gains remained moderate. U.S. weekly jobless claims increase as labor market slows 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z That was the 27th straight month of solid growth and brought the Black unemployment rate to a record low. Inflation keeps cooling as Fed begins to worry about ‘mild’ recession 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z U.S. central bank officials have split the difference, projecting a modest one-percentage-point rise in the unemployment rate this year from its near-historic low of 3.5%, and slow, but continued, economic growth. Analysis: Central banks have yet to script final act of inflation fight as risks rise 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z An aggressive year of central bank rate hikes hasn't yet "broken" any of the economies involved, with the U.S. unemployment rate at 3.5%, near its lowest level since the late 1960s. Inflation trumps financial risks as central bank tightening set to continue 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z The inflation data came on the heels of last Friday's employment report, which showed a solid pace of job growth in March and the unemployment rate falling back to 3.5%. US consumer prices rise moderately in March; underlying inflation still hot 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z The Black unemployment rate hit an all-time low of 5 percent in March. Opinion | The U.S. just hit a major jobs milestone last seen in 2001 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate among people ages 16 to 24 was nearly 20 percent last summer, according to official statistics, with the rate higher among college graduates. In China, Young People Ditch Prestige Jobs for Manual Labor 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z But recession gutted its workforce in the 1970s — more than 60 percent were lost — and Seattle’s unemployment rate swelled above 13 percent. Seattle, hit by tech cuts and pandemic, tries to reboot 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z U.S. employers maintained a strong pace of hiring in March, data released on Friday showed, pushing the unemployment rate down to 3.5% and raising odds of the Fed hiking rates one more time next month. Futures muted after jobs data raises odds of more rate hikes 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z Nick Bunker, economic research director at Indeed Hiring Lab, said Friday’s jobs report indicated the unemployment rate is unlikely to surge in the next three months. Unemployment fell to 3.5% under Biden. For how much longer? 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate drop in March reflects the increase of workers getting and looking for jobs. Labor market adds 236,000 jobs in March, powering economy on 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z For now, the record low Black unemployment rate is also a win for the Federal Reserve, which has been accused of widening economic inequality. Black unemployment rate hits record low 5 percent 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z In every U.S. recession since the 1970s the Black unemployment rate has risen by at least 2 percentage points more than for whites, and often by far more than that. Inside the US jobs report: Record-low Black unemployment 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z The jobs boom in the US cooled last month but the unemployment rate remained low, official figures show. US job creation slows but unemployment stays low 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate remains barely above half-century lows. Are inflation pressures easing? Jobs report may offer clues 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z In another bright spot, the Black unemployment rate fell to 5 percent in March, a record low. Labor market adds 236,000 jobs in March, powering economy on 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z The Black unemployment rate sank to a record low 5 percent in March, a testament to the economic recovery following the coronavirus pandemic. Black unemployment rate hits record low 5 percent 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z The 0.7 percentage point decline in the African American unemployment rate was the largest since November 2021 and was led by Black women, for whom joblessness dropped to a record low 4.2%. Inside the US jobs report: Record-low Black unemployment 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z In a January paper, they said that approaching 2 percent inflation by late 2025 would require “a deep recession,” with a doubling of the unemployment rate. Wages May Not Be Inflation’s Cause, but They’re the Focus of the Cure 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z In its latest quarterly projections, the Fed predicts that the unemployment rate will rise to 4.5% by year’s end, a sizable increase historically associated with recessions. Applications for jobless aid rising but still at low levels 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Employers added roughly 4.3 million jobs in the 12 months to February, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, bringing the unemployment rate to a 53-year low. Investors Face a Conundrum Over the Jobs Market 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Just three years ago, the Black unemployment rate had spiked to reached a pandemic high of 16.8 percent, compared to the record White unemployment rate of 14.1 percent. Black unemployment rate hits record low 5 percent 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee said in a statement that inflation remained too high and too persistent while employment was beyond its maximum sustainable level, with the unemployment rate at a low 3.4%. New Zealand’s central bank hikes key interest rate to 5.25% 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Some cooling in the pace of job creation and average earnings is expected but the unemployment rate is expected to remain low at just 3.6%. Morning Bid: Crude cut complicates Q2 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Policymakers at the Federal Reserve have forecast the unemployment rate may rise to 4.6% by the end of this year, a sizable increase historically associated with recessions. WSJ: McDonald’s to close offices briefly ahead of layoffs 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z The gun manufacturer began production in 2014, when the state’s rural counties were struggling with high unemployment rates. Gunmakers' growth in red states marks a divide on weapons like the AR-15 “The unemployment rate is close to the lowest it has been in more than 50 years and a record low for African Americans,” President Biden said in a statement, trumpeting the administration’s pandemic stimulus packages. Black unemployment rate hits record low 5 percent 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z The city's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate eased to 3.3% in the December to February period, from 3.4% in the November to January period. Hong Kong monthly retail sales post biggest growth in 13 years 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z The so-called continuing claims covered the period during which the government surveyed households for the unemployment rate for March. US weekly jobless claims rise moderately; fourth-quarter GDP trimmed 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The pace of hiring is still healthy, and the unemployment rate is near a half-century low. US revises down last quarter’s economic growth to 2.6% rate 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z And insurers worry that one of the world's highest unemployment rates - over 43% of 15 to 34-year-olds are out of work - is making such unrest a systematic risk. South African catastrophes, power woes signal end of cheap insurance 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z They confronted racial discrimination and unemployment rates reaching 35 percent. The Lure of the ‘Made in America’ Sales Pitch 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate in Washington remained unchanged from February, at 4.6%, is a full percentage point above the U.S. unemployment rate, although the latter ticked up from January’s rate of 3.6%. Employer demand and worker anxiety help fuel WA job growth 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z In its latest quarterly projections, the Fed predicts that the unemployment rate will rise from its current 3.6% to 4.5% by year’s end, a sizable increase historically associated with recessions. US jobless claims inch down as labor market remains tight 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z The Reagan administration tried to do so in 1982 — when the adult unemployment rate hovered near double digits — only to retreat in the face of widespread condemnation. Opinion | Expanding child labor is exactly what America’s kids don’t need 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z The same study found higher unemployment rates for pretrial detainees after they’re released. Republican bills push cash bail, subvert Democratic changes 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Macron plans to propose new measures designed to bring France’s unemployment rate down to 5%, from 7.2% now, by the end of his second and final term. Macron’s leadership at risk amid tensions over pension plan 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z In fact, in January, the Northern Ireland unemployment rate fell back to just 2.4%, the lowest it has been since the pandemic. Budget: Can Northern Ireland economy build on green shoots of recovery? 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z Add to the mix a high youth unemployment rate, which peaked last July when 20% of those aged between 15 and 24 were jobless. What China’s baby woes mean for its economic ambitions 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Adults aged 60 or older led the drop as the unemployment rate for this age group fell to 1.6% in February from 2.6% in January. South Korea Feb unemployment rate eases to match record low 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z The economic slowdown that the Fed hopes for would still affect everyday Americans, in both lower prices and also potentially higher unemployment rates. The Bank Failures, Explained 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z "Markets should curb their enthusiasm due to the limited possibility of a large stimulus package, the elevated unemployment rate, a lack of confidence in the property sector, a slump in exports and geopolitical tensions." Chinese consumers out of COVID gates with caution, rather than zest 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Britain's unemployment rate held at 3.7% in the three months to January, close to its lowest in almost five decades, the data also showed. UK pay growth slows as Bank of England mulls rates pause 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z The government plans to present a bill in the coming months aimed at bringing the unemployment rate down to around 5% — one of Macron’s commitments. Macron faces crucial test amid anger over his pension plan 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z A February jobs report released Friday showed the unemployment rate rising to 3.6%. Financial tremors now muddying Fed inflation debate 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate in North Dakota was 2.1 percent as of December, one of the nation’s lowest. Economy adds 311,000 jobs in February, reflecting ongoing labor market strength 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z The posting came hours after the Labor Department reported a slight increase in the U.S. unemployment rate to 3.6% in February and higher-than-expected payroll gains, with hiring concentrated in a narrower range of industries. Shifts in US employment may drive gains in labor productivity -Treasury 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Still, the unemployment rate ticked up in February, and hourly wages rose only modestly from January. 5 key takeaways from the February US jobs report 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z The U.S. unemployment rate ticked up to 3.6% in February as more workers entered the labor force, and wage gains slowed to 0.2% from 0.3% in January, the Labor Department's report showed. Fed seen on shallower rate path as wage gains cool 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z At the same time, wage growth moderated to its slowest monthly pace since February 2022 and the unemployment rate ticked up slightly. Jobs Report Gives Fed a Mixed Signal Ahead of March Decision 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Analysts broadly expect the data to show little if any change in the nation’s unemployment rate, which last month reached a half-century low of 3.4 percent. Jobs Report to Offer Fresh Signs of Labor Market’s Tenacity 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Even more notably, the White House is predicting a substantial increase in the unemployment rate — to 4.3 percent, a notable rise from 3.4 percent in January. Biden’s $6.8 Trillion Budget Proposes New Social Programs and Higher Taxes 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z The Labor Department’s unemployment rate includes only people who are actively seeking a job. 5 key takeaways from the February US jobs report 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Making the Fed's task even more difficult, job gains surged in January and the unemployment rate fell to the lowest reading since 1969. US businesses see moderation in inflation ahead, Fed survey shows 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z The American economy seems to be on stable footing — hiring remains strong, the country has its lowest unemployment rate since 1969 and consumer spending picked up at the start of the year. Your Wednesday Briefing: Xi Accuses the U.S. of ‘Suppression’ 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z But so far, the job market has been very resilient to the Fed’s moves, with the lowest unemployment rate since 1969, rapid hiring and robust pay gains. Fed Chair Opens Door to Faster Rate Moves and a Higher Peak 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Federal spending would plunge, a deep recession would set in and the unemployment rate would spike to more than 8 percent from 3.4 percent. Debt Default Would Cripple U.S. Economy, New Analysis Warns 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z The unemployment rate as of January was 3.4%, the lowest since 1969, and employers added more than half a million workers to their payrolls. Fed's Barkin calls for deliberate rate hikes to fight 'exhausting' inflation 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z The so-called continuing claims, a proxy for hiring, covered the period during which the government surveyed households for February's unemployment rate. US labor market remains tight; Q4 labor costs revised higher 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Fed policymakers have forecast that the unemployment rate would rise to 4.6% by the end of this year, a sizable increase historically associated with recessions. Applications for jobless claims fall for 3rd straight week 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z In addition, he pointed to a 3.4% unemployment rate, 12 million new jobs, seven months of falling inflation, a significant drop in gasoline prices from its pandemic peak and an economy that has steadily grown. Biden rallies House Democrats to tout their legislative success to voters 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z The bill’s writers seek to capitalize on low unemployment rates in the state to recoup human capital and bring back those who left West Virginia to make money elsewhere. West Virginia lawmakers hope $25,000 in tax credits entice people to come home on country roads 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z The South African rand strengthened on Tuesday after data showed that the country's unemployment rate declined for the fourth consecutive quarter in October-to-December last year. Nigeria's Tinubu has unassailable lead in provisional election results - Reuters tally 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z The South African rand strengthened on Tuesday after data showed that the country's unemployment rate declined for the fourth consecutive quarter in October-to-December last year. Russia bans government officials from using most foreign words 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z The South African rand strengthened on Tuesday after data showed that the country's unemployment rate declined for the fourth consecutive quarter in October-to-December last year. Nigeria voters stand guard as election ballot papers counted 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z The South African rand strengthened on Tuesday after data showed that the country's unemployment rate declined for the fourth consecutive quarter in October-to-December last year. Explainer: What's the latest on Biden's U.S. student loan forgiveness? 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Maryland’s unemployment rate is higher than the national average at 4 percent, tied for 35th in the country alongside Mississippi, Kentucky and Arizona. Wes Moore wants automatic minimum-wage hikes. Not all Democrats agree. 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z He took credit for a near-record low unemployment rate for Black Americans, which fell to 5.4% last month, according to data from the Labor Department. Biden at Black history event: ‘I may be a White boy, but I’m not stupid’ 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z In the United States, the unemployment rate is at its lowest level in more than 53 years. Aviation industry turns to childcare, free iPhones to lure workers 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z In December, Fed officials projected that higher rates would slow growth and raise the unemployment rate to 4.6%, from 3.4% now. Fed’s rate hikes likely to cause a recession, research says 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z It joined data earlier this month showing robust job growth in January and the lowest unemployment rate in more than 53 years. U.S. consumer spending surges in January; inflation heats up 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z The measures to deal with the Covid pandemic certainly had an impact but unemployment rates were rising before the outbreak of the virus. Nigeria election 2023: Charts that explain the nation 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z The unemployment rate was 12 percent when he took office, and a $1 billion budget deficit led him to push a tax increase through the Legislature, a move that fueled his defeat. Tony Earl, Progressive Former Governor of Wisconsin, Dies at 86 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z The unemployment rate was 12 percent when he took office. Former Wisconsin Gov. Tony Earl has died at age 86 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z The unemployment rate at 3.4% in January was the lowest in more than 53 years. U.S. weekly jobless claims fall ; fourth-quarter growth trimmed 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Florida’s unemployment rate is among the nation’s lowest, at 2.5 percent. Two Above the Rest 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z She eventually could not move but many have, often citing economic hardship caused by spiraling unemployment rate of 33% and insecurity. ‘Now or never’: Young Nigerians pin hopes on key election 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Orr said that while there were some early signs price pressures are easing, core inflation remained too high and employment was at its maximum sustainable level, with the unemployment rate at a low 3.4%. New Zealand hikes key interest rate to 4.75% despite cyclone 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z The unemployment rate was 3.4 percent in January, with the economy adding a sizzling half a million jobs in a single month. Opinion | How Elon Musk fired Twitter staff and broke nothing 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Military analysts point to numerous factors to account for the recruiting shortfall, the biggest being that the unemployment rate is at its lowest level since 1969. Opinion | The all-volunteer force turns 50 — and faces its worst crisis yet 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z "The youth unemployment rate should start to fall in the coming months." At job fairs in China, employers are thrifty and applicants timid 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z The humanitarian crisis could further squeeze many in Nigeria, which has an unemployment rate of 33% and 63% of the people are in poverty. UN: Nigerians hit by extremist violence need $1.3 billion 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Congress’ nonpartisan budget scorekeeper now projects that the U.S. economy will barely grow this year, after adjusting for inflation, and that the unemployment rate will rise above 5 percent, before growth re-accelerates next year. U.S. on Track to Add $19 Trillion in New Debt Over 10 Years 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z The unemployment rate h as dropped to 3.4%, the lowest level in 53 years, and job openings remain high. US inflation slows to 6.4%, but price pressures re-emerge 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Presumably, once the unemployment rate rises, the military’s recruitment woes will ease. Opinion | The all-volunteer force turns 50 — and faces its worst crisis yet 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z While economic measures such as the unemployment rate and inflation can swing up and down, the decline in medical debt shows that steady progress is being made. 18% drop since 2020 in people reporting medical debt 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z The unemployment rate has dropped to 3.4%, the lowest level in 53 years, and job openings remain high. U.S. inflation slows to 6.4%, but price pressures reemerge 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z The Chamber of Commerce contrasted that with lower unemployment rates in finance, management, professional services and information technology or telecommunication jobs — fields where many employees still work from home. ‘Great Resignation’ becomes ‘Great Regret’ for job-hoppers 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z And during periods of full employment — the U.S. unemployment rate of 3.4 percent is the lowest in decades — employers want a larger workforce to ease their hiring strains. In a tight labor market, some states look to another type of worker: Children 2023-02-11T05:00:00Z Indeed, U.S. jobs growth accelerated sharply in January while the unemployment rate hit its lowest in more than 53 years. Recession alarm bells are ringing, but (much) less loudly than before 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z That helps explain why the latest Bay Area unemployment rate, for December, was just 2.4%. Wait, layoffs and job growth? What's going on with the economy and is recession still coming? 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z |
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