The Latest Breaking News from Unemployment

U.S. unemployment insurance claims rise to 221,000 April 2024

New applications for U.S. unemployment insurance benefits rose 9,000 for the week ending Mar. 30 to a seasonally adjusted 221,000. The previous week’s figure was revised up by 2,000 to 212,000. The four-week moving average as of Mar. 30 increased 2,750 from the previous week’s revised average to 214,250.

Ballotpedia · Apr 10, 2024

Youth 'taken for ride' by BJP's 'double-engine' govt in Uttar Pradesh: Congress

Congress criticizes BJP's "Double-Engine" government in Uttar Pradesh for failing youth, challenges PM Modi to address unemployment crisis.

The Hindu · Apr 9, 2024

Latino Unemployment Rate Drops With Another Blowout Report that Exceeds Expectations

Concretely, the rate decreased to 4.5%, a little over the general one, at 3.8%

Latin Times · Apr 6, 2024

U.S. adds 303,000 jobs in March as unemployment rate dips

The U.S. labor market has proved remarkably resilient over the last year.

Axios · Apr 5, 2024

Biden hails ‘America’s comeback’ as 303,000 new jobs in March beat forecast

Unemployment rate at 3.8% while job gains well above the 192,000 economists expected for the month

The Guardian - US · Apr 5, 2024

Record inflation, unemployment in Modi regime: Chidambaram

P. Chidambaram criticizes Modi's 10-year regime for record price rise, unemployment, and unfulfilled promises, urging voters to save democracy.

The Hindu · Apr 4, 2024

West Virginia bill to maintain weekly unemployment insurance benefit amounts and change taxable wages becomes law without governor’s signature (2024)

West Virginia Senate Bill 841 became law without the governor’s signature on Mar. 27, changing the wage base on which employers pay state unemployment insurance taxes to the first $9,500 of employees’ wages. It also froze the maximum weekly benefit amount for workers at $662. The law will take effect…

Ballotpedia · Apr 4, 2024

Will the US unemployment rate continue at historic lows?

US job growth has continued at a steady clip in months since COVID pandemic, but experts are looking for warning signs.

Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2024

Stressful events in middle age could increase risk of Alzheimer's - study

Life events such as unemployment or death of loved one linked to neurodegenerative disease

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2024

Japan Economy Recovers, BOJ Rate Hike Prospects Alive

Japan's economy shows signs of recovery with increased production, low unemployment, and inflation trends, raising hopes for sustained growth and potential...

Top News · Apr 3, 2024