U.S. Loses 140K Jobs in December, Primarily in Leisure and Hospitality

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 10.7 million unemployed persons in the U.S. in December, as total nonfarm payroll employment fell by 140,000 and the unemployment rate remained at 6.7%. read more

JAN 11, 2021 - 6:50 am

U.S. Registers Fewest Unemployment Filings in 45 Years

Bloomberg reported, citing Labor Department data, that the 2018 job market could experience constriction based on the fact that the U.S. recorded its fewest filings for unemployment benefits in 45 years. read more

JAN 19, 2018 - 7:34 am

Job Growth Stalls in September

The U.S. Economy added 142,000 jobs in September, but the unemployment rate remained at 5.1%, matching the mark registered in August. read more

OCT 5, 2015 - 7:07 am

Unemployment Filings Lowest in More Than 10 Years

According to a labor department report, fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the need to retain staff has kept firings at the lowest levels in more than a decade. read more

NOV 21, 2014 - 7:03 am

Surge in Hiring Pushes Unemployment to Six-Year Low

The Labor Department announced the nation’s economic recovery continued in September with the addition of 248,000 new jobs. The unemployment rate fell to 5.9%, its lowest level since July 2008. read more

OCT 6, 2014 - 7:00 am