Unemployment worries are rising among Americans—why economists still see job market stability

Key Takeaways Opinion polls show the public believes the job market will worsen in the coming year, with one measure of ...

Unemployment benefits would get boost under new bill linked to AI fears

The bill would establish new minimum standards for unemployment benefits and broaden the types of workers covered by the ...

Unemployment rates: These 5 states had unemployment rate decreases

New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that unemployment rates have increased in seven states over the past year.

The US economy added just 29,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%

The US labor market hit a soft patch in September as the economy added just 29,000 jobs and the unemployment rate increased to 4.2%, new Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed Friday.

Unemployment Lines Are Shorter Than Any Time Since The 1960s

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Black unemployment recently spiked. It that a warning for the economy?

Rising Black unemployment has been a leading indicator of broader economic downturns. It just spiked in September but ...

Black Unemployment Hints at a Job Market in Worse Shape Than It Seems

The Black unemployment rate climbed a percentage point to 7 percent in September, almost double the rate for white workers.
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US unemployment claims rise to 206K — but layoffs and jobless claims at historically low levels

More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs are still rare and jobless claims remain at historically low levels. The Labor Department reported Thursday that filings for ...