Paul Wiseman
U.S. job openings blip up to 6.7 million in Oct.
WASHINGTON (AP) – United States employers advertised slightly more job openings in October, but hiring slipped as a resurgence of COVID-19 threatens the economic...
U.S. jobless claims remain high at 712,000 as virus escalates
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell as the nation celebrated Thanksgiving last week to a still-high 712,000, the...
U.S. factories grew more slowly last month; index dips to 57.5
WASHINGTON (AP) – American factories grew at a slower pace last month and there are concerns that surging coronavirus infections will endanger an economic...
U.S. jobless claims rise to 778,000 as pandemic worsens
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 778,000, evidence that the United States economy and job...
U.S. job openings rise slightly in September, hiring slips
WASHINGTON (AP) – American employers advertised slightly more jobs in September but hired fewer people as the United States economy struggles to recover from...
751,000 seek U.S. jobless benefits as virus hobbles economy
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 751,000, a still-historically high level that shows that many...
U.S. trade deficit up to $67.1B in August, 14-year high
WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States trade deficit rose in August to the highest level in 14 years.
The Commerce Department reported Tuesday that the...
COVID-19 danger continues to drive joblessness in U.S.
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage...
U.S. job postings rise to 6.6 million in July
WASHINGTON (AP) – United States employers advertised more jobs but hired fewer workers in July, sending mixed signals about the job market in the...
Jobless claims fall to 881,000 but layoffs remain elevated
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to roughly 880,000 last week, a sign of possible improvement but...



















