Private companies added 67,000 in August, which was higher than expected, but the national unemployment rate still increased to 9.6 percent from 9.5 percent, largely…
Initial jobless claims fell slightly in the week ended Aug. 28, the Labor Department reported Thursday. According to the latest figures, the number of Americans…
First-time claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, but remain well-above normal levels. According to the Labor Department, 473,000 new requests for…
The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance continued to rise last week. The Labor Department Thursday reported 500,000 people filed for unemployment benefits for…
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits reached a five-month high last week. According to Labor Department figures released Thursday, initial jobless claims unexpectedly…
The Labor Department reported some disappointing news Thursday, as its weekly report on initial claims for unemployment insurance reached a three-month high during the week…
The Labor Department reported Tuesday that job openings in May dropped from the previous month and the number of layoffs increased. The disappointing news followed…