The Latest Breaking News from Unemployment

New York's maximum unemployment benefit jumps to $869 after the state paid off its $7 billion debt, providing relief amid the federal shutdown.

With the U.S. government shutdown still clouding official labor statistics, alternative data from private firms and banks is sending a clear message: the labor market is cooling, and markets are betting big that the Federal Reserve will respond with another rate cut at its Oct. 30 meeting.

An incredible amount of happiness is tied to economic security, according to a recent study.

Australian households have been steadily gaining in confidence and fresh sentiment surveys could signal further growth in spending.

December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are trending up +0.31% this morning as another round of major AI deals and partnerships boosted sentiment.

The Labour Party looks to wrangle in high youth unemployment after a historic low in 2022.

As the U.S. government shutdown suspends Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data releases, including the critical September jobs report scheduled for Friday, the Chicago Fed has stepped in with a final real-time forecast, predicting a steady unemployment rate of 4.34% for September 2025, based on 11 job market indicators.

The economic consequences of the current federal government shutdown hinge critically on how long it lasts. If it is resolved quickly, the costs will be small, but if it drags on, it could send the U.S. economy into a tailspin.

A new report finds health-related problems now account for nearly one in five overindebtedness cases in Germany, outpacing unemployment and divorce.