Tag: labor market
Americans’ take on the economy sours in June
WASHINGTON (AP) – Americans' view of the U.S. economy worsened in June, resuming a downward slide that had dragged consumer confidence to its lowest level...
U.S. applications for jobless claims fall to 201K, lowest level in...
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in nearly a year last week, pointing to a still healthy labor market with...
American consumers are feeling less confident as concerns about jobs take...
WASHINGTON (AP) – American consumers are feeling less confident this month as concerns about jobs rose significantly.
The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that...
Number of Americans filing for jobless claims hits highest level in...
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits jumped to its highest level in a year last week, even as the labor market remains...
American consumers feeling more confident in July as expectations of future...
American consumers felt more confident in July as expectations over the near-term future rebounded. However, in a reversal of recent trends, feelings about current...
Lardaro: State’s economy gained momentum in April
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy gained momentum in April, suggesting the potential to break beyond “first gear,” University of Rhode Island economist and professor...
U.S. applications for jobless benefits rise to highest level in two...
The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits rose to their highest level in two months last week, but layoffs remain at historically low...
U.S. slowed hiring but still added a solid 209K jobs in...
WASHINGTON (AP) – America's employers pulled back on hiring but still delivered another month of solid gains in June, adding 209,000 jobs, a sign...
Weekly U.S. applications for unemployment aid remain relatively elevated
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits remained relatively elevated last week, potentially another signal that Federal Reserve rate hikes are beginning to...
Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits, labor market still showing strength
NEW YORK (AP) – Fewer Americans applied for jobless benefits last week after a previous spike that some took as a sign that higher...