The Latest Breaking News from Unemployment

Weak July Jobs Report Signals Steep September Rate Cut: What the Experts Are Saying

A marked slowdown in hiring and rising unemployment means the Fed might have to make steep cuts to interest rates soon.

Kiplinger · Aug 2, 2024

Unemployment Rate Rises To 4.3% In June

Recent rise in unemployment rate raises concerns about recession, but positive economic indicators offer hope.

Top News · Aug 2, 2024

Economic recession fears grow after bleak jobs report and unemployment spike

The unemployment rate also saw a jump over the last month, now sitting at 4.3 percent

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2024

US Unemployment Rate Rises To 4.3% In July

US unemployment rate rises to 4.3% in July, highest since October 2021, signaling a cooling trend in the labor market.

Top News · Aug 2, 2024

US Labor Market Cools Off, Raises Recession Concerns

US labor market slowdown and rising unemployment rates raise concerns about economic growth and potential recession.

Top News · Aug 2, 2024

US added just 114,000 jobs in July, unemployment rate hits 4.3% as interest rates take economic toll

U.S. hiring decelerated sharply last month in the face of high interest rates as employers added a weak 114,000 jobs

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2024

July Jobs Report Expected To Show Modest Job Growth

Economists predict 175,000 job gains in July report with steady 4.1% unemployment rate. Fed unlikely to cut rates until September.

Top News · Aug 2, 2024

Dollar Ends Higher as Stocks Plunge

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.29%. The dollar on Thursday recovered from a 3-week low and posted moderate gains on weakness in the euro and British pound. The euro fell to a 4-week low on dovish ECB comments, and the British pound fell to a 3-1/2 week...

Barchart · Aug 1, 2024

Dollar Gains on Weakness in the Euro and British Pound

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.13%. The dollar today recovered from a 3-week low and is moderately higher on weakness in the euro and British pound. The euro fell to a 4-week low on dovish ECB comments, and the British pound fell to a 3-1/2 week...

Barchart · Aug 1, 2024

Unemployment Claims Rise, But Remain At Healthy Level

Learn about the recent increase in US unemployment claims and its implications on the economy.

Top News · Aug 1, 2024