Tag: Labor Department
U.S. jobless claims dip to 48-year low for second straight week
MEW YORK - Filings for United States unemployment benefits declined to a fresh 48-year low for the second straight week, underscoring a tight job market,...
Producer prices in U.S. decline for first time in 18 months
NEW YORK - United States producer prices unexpectedly fell in August, the first drop in 18 months, on declines in costs for services and foods,...
U.S. job openings hit record in July as quits rate rises...
NEW YORK - United States job openings rose in July to a fresh record and the biggest share of workers since 2001 quit their positions,...
U.S. jobless claims declined to fresh post-1969 low last week
NEW YORK - United States filings for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest in almost five decades, indicating a tight job market, Labor...
U.S. consumer spending, inflation rose in July; Incomes cooled
NEW YORK - United States consumer spending extended gains into July and inflation rose to a six-year high, reflecting economic strength that should keep...
Jobless claims fall for third week in tight U.S. labor market
NEW YORK - United States filings for unemployment benefits fell for a third week and remain near the lowest in almost five decades, indicating...
Productivity in U.S. climbs 2.9%, fastest pace in 3 years
NEW YORK - Productivity gains in the United States accelerated by more than expected to the fastest pace since 2015 while labor costs fell, amid...
U.S. jobless claims dropped last week to lowest level since 1969
NEW YORK - Unemployment lines across the United States last week were the shortest since December 1969, according to a Labor Department report Thursday that...
U.S. jobless claims fall to two-month low amid July 4 holiday
NEW YORK - United States filings for unemployment benefits fell more than forecast last week to a two-month low, reflecting volatility that's typical around...
U.S. producer prices rise from year ago by most since 2011
NEW YORK - United States wholesale prices rose in the 12 months ended in June by the most since November 2011 as the costs of...
