Unemployment rate among Black Americans jumped in March, contrasting overall trends
The unemployment rate among Black Americans jumped in March, according to data released Friday by the Department of Labor. Black…
Job growth zoomed in March as payrolls jumped by 303,000 and unemployment dropped to 3.8%
Job creation in March easily topped expectations in a sign of continued acceleration for what has been a bustling and…
Job gains expected again in March. Here are all the things to look for in Friday’s report
The March nonfarm payrolls count likely will indicate hiring continuing at a solid pace, though some weakening foundations of the…
Unemployment fell for Black women in February as more joined the labor force
Unemployment among Black women fell in February as the number of those looking for work increased, data released Friday by…
U.S. job growth totaled 275,000 in February but unemployment rate rose to 3.9%
Job creation topped expectations in February, but the unemployment rate moved higher and employment growth from the previous two months…
Layoffs rise to the highest for any February since 2009, Challenger says
Layoff announcements in February hit their highest level for the month since the global financial crisis, according to outplacement firm…
The unemployment rate of Black men rose in January, underscoring continued inequality in labor market
Black men lost ground in the workforce last month, marking a continuation of the disparities that have permeated the U.S.…
U.S. economy added 353,000 jobs in January, much better than expected
Job growth posted a surprisingly strong increase in January, demonstrating again that the U.S. labor market is solid and poised…
Weekly jobless claims post lowest reading since September 2022
The labor market continued to show surprising resiliency in the early days of 2024, with initial jobless claims posting an…
U.S. payrolls increased by 216,000 in December, much better than expected
The U.S. labor market closed out 2023 in strong shape as the pace of hiring was even more powerful than…
