Christopher Rugaber
U.S. jobless claims fall slightly to 793,000 with layoffs high
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 793,000, evidence that job cuts remain high despite a...
U.S. hiring plunged in December even as job openings ticked up
WASHINGTON (AP) – United States employers cut back sharply on hiring in December, particularly industries slammed by the pandemic such as restaurants and hotels,...
U.S. employers add just 49K jobs as unemployment falls to 6.3%
WASHINGTON (AP) – United States employers added just 49,000 jobs in January, a sign that that the viral pandemic retains a tight grip on...
U.S. unemployment claims fall to 779,000 but job cuts grind on
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined to 779,000 last week, a still-historically high total that shows that a sizable...
U.S. jobless claims decline to a still-high 900,000
WASHINGTON (AP) – Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, lowering claims to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to further...
U.S. unemployment claims jump to 965,000 as virus takes toll
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the...
U.S. loses 140,000 jobs, first monthly loss since spring
WASHINGTON (AP) – United States employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,00 positions, clear evidence that the economy...
U.S. unemployment claims slip to still-high 787,000
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell slightly to 787,000, evidence of a job market stumbling in the face of...
Fed keeps rate near zero but sees brighter economy in 2021
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that it will keep buying government bonds until the economy makes “substantial” progress – a step...
U.S. jobless claims rise to 742,000; millions to lose aid
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks and a sign...
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