Tag: Labor Department
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...
A record number of Americans are quitting their jobs
NEW YORK - Americans’ confidence in employment prospects is soaring as the labor market tightens. The latest proof: A record number are voluntarily quitting...
U.S. payrolls rise 213,000; Wage gains slow, unemployment up
NEW YORK - United States hiring topped forecasts in June while unemployment rose from an 18-year low and wage gains unexpectedly slowed, indicating the labor...
Fewest jobless claims in 6 weeks show strong U.S. job market
NEW YORK - Filings for United States unemployment benefits declined to a six-week low, indicating the job market remains tight, Labor Department figures showed...
U.S. producer prices climb more than forecast on fuel costs
NEW YORK – United States producer prices rose more than forecast in May as the cost of fuels surged by the most in three...
U.S. inflation accelerates to six-year high, eroding wages
NEW YORK - United States inflation accelerated in May to the fastest pace in more than six years, reinforcing the Federal Reserve’s outlook for gradual...
U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly increase to seven-week high
NEW YORK - Filings for United States unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose to a seven-week high while remaining consistent with a tight job market, Labor...
U.S. jobless claims increase while remaining near 48-year low
NEW YORK - United States filings for unemployment benefits rose by the most in six weeks while still hovering near historically low levels that indicate...
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