Tag: Labor Department
U.S. jobless claims drop to pandemic low 281,000
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a pandemic low last week, another sign that the job market...
U.S. wholesale prices rose record 8.6% over 12 months
WASHINGTON (AP) – Inflation at the wholesale level rose 8.6% in September compared to a year ago, the largest advance since the 12-month change...
U.S. unemployment claims fall to lowest level since pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to its lowest level since the pandemic began, a sign the job...
Americans quit their jobs at a record pace in August
WASHINGTON (AP) – One reason America's employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.
The Labor...
U.S. employers add a weak 194,000 jobs as delta maintains hold
WASHINGTON (AP) – United States employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic still has...
U.S. jobless claims fall to 326,000, first drop in four weeks
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, another sign that the United States job market and economy...
U.S. unemployment claims rise third straight week to 362,000
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose for the third straight week, a sign that the highly contagious delta...
U.S. jobless claims tick up from near a pandemic low
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid rose last week for a second straight week to 351,000, a sign that...
Job market disconnect raises concerns over economic recovery
The gulf between record job openings and a lack of people taking those jobs is forcing Wall Street to reassess the pace of the...
U.S. unemployment claims rise after hitting pandemic low
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits moved up last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that the...