Tag: U.S. unemployment
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...
R.I. August unemployment rate 3rd lowest in New England
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island had the third-lowest unemployment rate in New England in August at 2.8%, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of...
More Americans apply for jobless benefits last week
WASHINGTON (AP) – More Americans applied for jobless aid last week, but the total number of Americans collecting unemployment remains at a five-decade low.
Applications...
U.S. jobless claims stay at historically low levels
WASHINGTON (AP) – Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain at historically low levels.
Jobless claims fell by 5,000 to 166,000...
Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits
WASHINGTON (AP) – Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week reflecting a low number of layoffs across the economy.
Jobless claims fell by 18,000...