unemployment

Unemployment occurs when a person who is actively searching for employment is unable to find work. Unemployment Insurance is a joint state-federal program that provides cash benefits to eligible workers. The benefits partially replace wages to help unemployed workers meet their financial obligations while looking for work.

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Continuing Unemployment Claims Dip to Nearly 2-Year Low

Continuing Unemployment Claims Dip to Nearly 2-Year Low
Continuing Unemployment Claims Dip to Nearly 2-Year Low
March 26, 2026  |  Economy

The American labor market remains steady despite some recent high-profile layoffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Labor Market Remains Stable Despite Energy Fears
Labor Market Remains Stable Despite Energy Fears
March 19, 2026  |  Economy

Jobless claims decreased last week, surprising economists and signaling a labor market that remains steady despite the pressures caused by rising oil and gas prices....

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Fed’s Cook Says AI Productivity Boom May Call for Broader Policy Toolkit
Fed’s Cook Says AI Productivity Boom May Call for Broader Policy Toolkit
February 24, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said in a Tuesday (Feb. 24) speech that rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) could pose new challenges for the...

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Jobless Claims Dip Slightly as Worker Unease Grows
Jobless Claims Dip Slightly as Worker Unease Grows
January 29, 2026  |  Economy

Jobless claims in the United States ticked down slightly last week amid growing uncertainty among workers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Latest Government Credit Data Signals a Reset and Resilience
Latest Government Credit Data Signals a Reset and Resilience
January 09, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

The new year has dawned with consumers in the United States navigating a cooling labor market, elevated borrowing costs and persistent inflation expectations. Get the...

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Fed Says Tariffs Could Ease Inflation By Curbing Demand and Employment
Fed Says Tariffs Could Ease Inflation By Curbing Demand and Employment
January 06, 2026  |  Economy

New Federal Reserve research examines the relationship between high tariffs and reduced inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Jobless Claims Decline by 10,000 Amid ‘No Hire, No Fire’ Labor Market
Jobless Claims Decline by 10,000 Amid ‘No Hire, No Fire’ Labor Market
December 24, 2025  |  Economy

There was a decline in initial claims for unemployment together with an increase in insured employment last week. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Federal Government Employment Dropped in October as DOGE Cuts Took Effect
Federal Government Employment Dropped in October as DOGE Cuts Took Effect
December 16, 2025  |  Personnel

Federal government employment dropped sharply in October and continued to fall in November as cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) earlier this year...

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Job Cuts Climb as Labor Economy Workforce Trades Down
Job Cuts Climb as Labor Economy Workforce Trades Down
December 04, 2025  |  Economy

A trio of labor reports, spanning government, private sector data and PYMNTS Intelligence findings, shows that uncertainty is rising among hourly workers even as their...

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