Tag: U.S. unemployment
R.I.’s May unemployment rate second-highest in New England
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island had the second-highest unemployment rate in New England in May at 3% but remained below the national rate of 3.7%,...
U.S. applications for jobless benefits highest since October 2021
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week rose to its highest level since October 2021, but the labor market remains one...
Providence-Warwick metro unemployment falls in April
PROVIDENCE – The unadjusted unemployment rate in the Providence-Warwick metropolitan area was 2.6% in April, a decrease from 3.9% one month ago and down...
R.I.’s March unemployment rate remains 3rd highest in New England
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island had the third-highest unemployment rate in New England in March at 3.1%, the same as the previous month and below...
U.S. adds a healthy 236K jobs despite Fed’s rate hikes
WASHINGTON (AP) – America's employers added a solid 236,000 jobs in March, suggesting that the economy remains on solid footing despite the nine interest...
Applications for jobless aid rising but still at low levels
NEW YORK (AP) – The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid was higher over the past few months than the government had initially reported,...
R.I. November unemployment 3rd highest in New England
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island had the third-highest unemployment rate in New England in November at 3.6%, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau...
U.S. jobless claims up modestly last week
WASHINGTON (AP) – Slightly more Americans filed for jobless claims last week but the labor market remains one of strongest parts of the U.S....
R.I. October unemployment rate 3rd lowest in New England
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island had the third-lowest unemployment rate in New England in October at 3.4%, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau...
U.S. applications for jobless benefits increased last week
WASHINGTON (AP) – More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but the labor market remains strong even in the face of persistent inflation...
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