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Applications for U.S. jobless aid rise by most in 5 months

NEW YORK (AP) – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week jumped by the most in five months, but layoffs remain...

Applications for jobless aid rise last week, but remain low 

More Americans filed for jobless benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low despite attempts by the Federal Reserve to cool the economy, and...
THE RHODE ISLAND home price index increased 7.7% year over year in December, slightly higher than the national growth rate of 6.9%, CoreLogic Inc. says. / PBN FILE PHOTO

CoreLogic: R.I. home price index up 7.7% Y/Y in December

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island home price index increased 7.7% year over year in December, slightly higher than the national growth rate of 6.9%,...

U.S. adds a surprisingly strong 517,000 jobs despite Fed hikes 

WASHINGTON (AP) – America's employers added a stunning 517,000 jobs in January, a surprisingly strong gain in the face of the Federal Reserve's aggressive...

U.S. filings for jobless aid lowest since April

U.S. applications for jobless aid fell again last week to their lowest level since April, further evidence that the job market has withstood aggressive...

RIPEC: R.I. economy stalled in Q4

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economic growth stalled in the fourth quarter of 2022 and continues to lag both the region and nation, according to...
RHODE ISLAND'S unemployment rate dipped to 3.5% in December, down by one-tenth of a percentage from November, according to the R.I. Department of Labor and Training. /AP FILE PHOTO/NAM Y. HUH

R.I. unemployment rate dips to 3.5% in December

CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment in December was 3.5%, one-tenth of a percentage point lower from November, the R.I. Department of Labor...

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...
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