Jobless rates rise in April for all racial groups except Black Americans
The unemployment rate for Black Americans fell in April, bucking the overall trend, according to data released Friday by the…
U.S. job growth totaled 175,000 in April, much less than expected, while unemployment rose to 3.9%
The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in April while the unemployment rate rose, lifting hopes that the Federal…
Here’s what to expect from the April jobs report on Friday
Hiring likely continued at a brisk pace in April as investors look for any cracks in the labor market that…
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.…
