Christopher Rugaber
Record 16.8 million have sought U.S. jobless aid since virus
WASHINGTON (AP) – With a startling 6.6 million people seeking jobless benefits last week, the United States has reached a grim landmark: More than...
U.S. employers posted solid job openings before virus shutdowns
WASHINGTON (AP) – United States employers posted a healthy number of job openings in February, evidence that the job market was in decent shape...
Federal Reserve to boost small-business lending efforts
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve said in a brief announcement that it would support the government's $349 billion small-business lending program, which had...
U.S. sheds 701K jobs, ending a record-long hiring streak
WASHINGTON (AP) – A record-long streak of United States job growth ended suddenly in March after nearly a decade as employers cut 701,000 jobs...
A record 6.6 million seek U.S. jobless aid as layoffs mount
WASHINGTON (AP) – More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week – doubling a record high set just one week earlier...
U.S. businesses cut 27,000 jobs in March, before virus hit
WASHINGTON (AP) – United States companies shed 27,000 jobs in March, according to a private survey, a figure that mostly reflected the economy as it...
U.S. jobless claims soar to record 3.3 million as layoffs jump
WASHINGTON (AP) – Nearly 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week – more than quadruple the previous record set in 1982 –...
Federal Reserve to lend up to $300B to businesses, cities
WASHINGTON (AP) – In a series of sweeping steps, the U.S. Federal Reserve will lend to small and large businesses and local governments as...
U.S. added robust 273K jobs in Feb. before virus escalated
WASHINGTON (AP) – Hiring jumped in February as employers added 273,000 jobs, evidence that the economy was in strong shape before the coronavirus began...
U.S. businesses add 183K jobs in sign of pre-virus health
WASHINGTON (AP) – United States businesses added 183,000 jobs last month, a solid gain that shows the economy was largely healthy when the coronavirus...
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