Tag: Unemployment
U.S. jobless claim applications fall to lowest in 14 weeks
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits fell to the lowest level in more than three months last week, reflecting...
Applications for U.S. unemployment aid hold steady
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose only slightly last week with the labor market remaining strong despite the Federal...
U.S. revises last quarter’s economic growth up to 2.9%
WASHINGTON (AP) – Despite high interest rates and chronic inflation, the U.S. economy grew at a 2.9% annual rate from July through September, the...
Unemployment claims rise to 240K, highest since August
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to the highest level since August but still remains low by historic...
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...
Fewer Americans seek jobless benefits despite slowing economy
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remains historically low even as the U.S. economy slows in...
Fewer people seek U.S. unemployment aid amid solid hiring
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits dropped last week, a sign that few companies are cutting jobs despite high...
R.I. unemployment rate ticks up to 2.8% in August
CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.8% in August, up one-tenth of a percentage point from July, the R.I. Department of...
Applications for U.S. jobless claims up again
WASHINGTON (AP) – More Americans applied for jobless benefits last week as the number of unemployed continues to rise modestly, though the labor market...
U.S. employers add a solid 372K jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) – America's employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will...
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