The Latest Breaking News from Unemployment

US Unemployment Ticks Down As Hiring Accelerates

The United States saw its jobless rate edge down in November while hiring rose more than expected, government data showed Friday, as policymakers mull the need for further efforts to cool the economy.

International Business Times · Dec 8, 2023

US economy adds 199,000 jobs as unemployment rate falls slightly

Jobless rate down to 3.7% as world’s largest economy grapples with interest rates and American policymakers plot next moves

The Guardian - US · Dec 8, 2023

Filings for jobless claims tick up modestly, continuing claims fall

U.S. applications for jobless benefits ticked up last week, but the overall number of people in the U.S. collecting unemployment benefits fell after hitting its highest level in two years last week

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

After all those dole diaries and ‘mutual obligations’, it turns out Australia’s privatised employment services don’t work

This is another legacy of John Howard and the neoliberal ideology he and his fans pursued despite the evidence

The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2023

Inflation, Unemployment Weigh On DR Congo Leader's Economic Gains

President Felix Tshisekedi, who once vowed to transform DR Congo into "the Germany of Africa", has promised to create jobs if he is re-elected, after a first term marked by economic growth but soaring inflation.

International Business Times · Dec 1, 2023

U.S. weekly unemployment insurance claims rise to 218,000

New applications for U.S. unemployment insurance benefits rose 7,000 for the week ending Nov. 25 to a seasonally adjusted 218,000. The previous week’s figure was revised up by 2,000 to 211,000. The four-week moving average as of Nov. 11 fell 500 from the previous week’s revised average to 220,000.

Ballotpedia · Dec 1, 2023

Stocks Mixed as Higher Bond Yields Weigh on Tech Stocks

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.07%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.84%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.77%. Stocks this morning are mixed, with the Dow Jones...

Barchart · Nov 30, 2023

Applications for US jobless benefits rise modestly, but continuing claims are most in 2 years

Slightly more Americans filed for jobless claims last week, but the overall number of people in the U.S. collecting unemployment benefits rose to its highest level in two years

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023

Stocks Rise Before the Open as Key U.S. Inflation Data Looms

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are up +0.21%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are up +0.23% this morning as market participants looked ahead to a reading on the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation metric.

Barchart · Nov 30, 2023

Stocks Move Higher Before the Open as Key U.S. Inflation Data Looms

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are up +0.21%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are up +0.23% this morning as market participants looked ahead to a reading on the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation metric.

Barchart · Nov 30, 2023