Unemployment among Black workers falls in August, bucking trend from other groups
The unemployment rate for Black workers fell in August, according to data released Friday by the Department of Labor. In…
August payrolls grew by a less-than-expected 142,000, but unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2%
The U.S. economy created slightly fewer jobs than expected in August, reflecting a slowing labor market while also clearing the…
Friday’s jobs report for August is going to be huge. Here’s what to expect
Wall Street is gearing up for one of the most important economic releases of the year Friday, when the Labor…
Nonfarm payroll growth revised down by 818,000, Labor Department says
The U.S. economy created 818,000 fewer jobs than originally reported in the 12-month period through March 2024, the Labor Department…
The unemployment insurance program is unprepared for a recession, experts say
Renewed fears of a U.S. recession have put a spotlight on unemployment. However, the system that workers rely on to…
Weekly jobless claims fall to 233,000, less than expected, in a positive sign for labor market
Initial claims for unemployment insurance totaled less than expected last week, countering other signs that the labor market is weakening.…
Jobless rates fall in July for Asian Americans, bucking the overall trend
The unemployment rate fell for Asian Americans from June to July, bucking a broader trend, according to data released Friday…
Job growth totals 114,000 in July, much less than expected, as unemployment rate rises to 4.3%
Job growth in the U.S. slowed much more than expected during July and the unemployment rate ticked higher, fueling fears…
Job seekers are sour on the cooling labor market
Workers are souring on the state of the job market. Job seeker confidence in Q2 2024 fell to its lowest…
