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.

Source: usa.gov

Jobless Claims Drop by 2,000, Showing Resiliency in Labor Market
Jobless Claims Drop by 2,000, Showing Resiliency in Labor Market
May 22, 2025  |  Economy

The job market remains resilient amid economic uncertainty, analysts said Thursday (May 22) after government data showed a decline in initial claims for unemployment insurance....

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Job Market Resilience May Not Bolster Consumer Spending
Job Market Resilience May Not Bolster Consumer Spending
May 02, 2025  |  Economy

The latest jobs data indicate that employers added more positions in April than had been expected, and the news may, incrementally, make consumers feel a...

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Unemployment Claims Rise by 18,000, Higher Than Economists’ Forecasts
Unemployment Claims Rise by 18,000, Higher Than Economists’ Forecasts
May 01, 2025  |  Economy

The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance in the United States rose by 18,000 during the week ended Saturday (April 26), the Department of...

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Group of 30: Federal Reserve Should Focus on Inflation Target
Group of 30: Federal Reserve Should Focus on Inflation Target
April 30, 2025  |  Economy

Group of 30, an independent global consultative group, said Wednesday (April 30) that the Federal Reserve should focus on its 2% inflation target, prioritizing that...

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Jobless Claims Remain ‘Relatively Subdued’ Despite Businesses’ Tariff Concerns
Jobless Claims Remain ‘Relatively Subdued’ Despite Businesses’ Tariff Concerns
April 24, 2025  |  Economy

Businesses may be feeling cautious because of uncertainty around tariffs, but they are generally not laying off workers. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Initial Claims for Unemployment Fall by 9,000 as Labor Market Remains Stable
Initial Claims for Unemployment Fall by 9,000 as Labor Market Remains Stable
April 17, 2025  |  Economy

The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance in the U.S. fell by 9,000 during the week ended Saturday (April 12), signaling a stable labor...

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US Consumers Eye Higher Costs for Food and Rent Over the Near Term
US Consumers Eye Higher Costs for Food and Rent Over the Near Term
April 14, 2025  |  Economy

United States consumers’ expectations for inflation over the next 12 months hit the highest level since we emerged from the pandemic. Get the Full Story...

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Jobless Claims Rise by 4,000, Indicating ‘Broadly Healthy’ Labor Market
Jobless Claims Rise by 4,000, Indicating ‘Broadly Healthy’ Labor Market
April 10, 2025  |  Economy

The number of Americans filing initial claims for unemployment insurance rose by 4,000 during the week ended Saturday (April 5), the Department of Labor said...

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Tariffs Pave Rocky Road for Canadian Car Industry
Tariffs Pave Rocky Road for Canadian Car Industry
April 09, 2025  |  Economy

Thousands of Canadian autoworkers have been furloughed amid new tariffs in the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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