unemployment

Unemployment occurs when a person who is actively searching for employment is unable to find work. Unemployment Insurance is a joint state-federal program that provides cash benefits to eligible workers. The benefits partially replace wages to help unemployed workers meet their financial obligations while looking for work.

Source: usa.gov

Labor Market Slows, Dimming Hopes of Workers Looking to Change Jobs
Labor Market Slows, Dimming Hopes of Workers Looking to Change Jobs
September 06, 2024  |  Economy

On the face of it, the jobs report released Friday (Sep. 6) had some good news — at least for those looking for confirmation that...

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Job Openings Drop in July, Signaling Slowdown in Labor Market
Job Openings Drop in July, Signaling Slowdown in Labor Market
September 04, 2024  |  Economy

The number of job openings in the United States declined to 7.67 million in July, down from 7.91 million in June and 8.81 million a...

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Unemployment Data Suggests Gradual Cooling of Labor Market
Unemployment Data Suggests Gradual Cooling of Labor Market
August 29, 2024  |  Economy

The latest unemployment data reportedly points to a continued gradual cooling of the labor market. During the week ended Saturday (Aug. 24), the number of...

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Mixed Signals: Consumer Confidence Rises Slightly as Economic Uncertainties Linger
Mixed Signals: Consumer Confidence Rises Slightly as Economic Uncertainties Linger
August 27, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Is the American consumer cautiously confident? Confidently cautious? Somewhere in the middle? The Conference Board released its Consumer Confidence Index Tuesday (Aug. 27), which showed...

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Initial Unemployment Claims Rise, Boosting Expectations of Rate Cut
Initial Unemployment Claims Rise, Boosting Expectations of Rate Cut
August 22, 2024  |  Economy

The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance increased by 4,000 during the week ended Saturday (Aug. 17), suggesting a cooling of the labor market...

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Tech Layoffs Reach 132,000 8 Months Into 2024
Tech Layoffs Reach 132,000 8 Months Into 2024
August 18, 2024  |  Technology

This year is shaping up to be a painful one for people working in tech. As Seeking Alpha noted in a report Sunday (Aug. 18),...

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Goldman: Recession Seems Less Likely After Jobs/Sales Reports
Goldman: Recession Seems Less Likely After Jobs/Sales Reports
August 18, 2024  |  Economy

Economists at Goldman Sachs have lowered the likelihood of a U.S. recession. As Bloomberg News reported Saturday (Aug. 17), the banking giant now gives an...

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Employment Trends Index Points to Gloomier Times Ahead for Already-Stretched Households
Employment Trends Index Points to Gloomier Times Ahead for Already-Stretched Households
August 05, 2024  |  Economy

On a day when a stock market rout promised to become a full-fledged bloodbath, and as recession fears mounted, the latest spate of economic data...

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Unemployment Up as Hiring Slows; Pressures Mount for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
Unemployment Up as Hiring Slows; Pressures Mount for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
August 02, 2024  |  Economy

The headline employment numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Friday (Aug. 2) showed that firms added 114,000 jobs in July, and the unemployment rate...

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