Full Economic Recovery Uncertain In US; Unemployment Plagues Labor Market
Business | Edited by Nikita Prasad (with inputs from agencies) | Friday November 6, 2020
The Labor Department's employment report on Friday will underscore the challenges the next US President confronts to keep the economy growing as it continues to heal from the deepest recession ever since the Great Depression.
US Economy Healthy, High Unemployment Could Persist For Years: Official
World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 27, 2020
The underlying US economy remains solid, but high unemployment could persist for years in the sectors most impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday.
US Weekly Jobless Claims Ease, Layoffs Jump 54% In July
World News | Reuters | Thursday August 6, 2020
The number of Americans seeking jobless benefits fell last week, but a staggering 31.3 million people were receiving unemployment checks in mid-July, suggesting the labor market was stalling as the country battles a resurgence in new COVID-19 cases that is threatening a budding economic recovery.
Coronavirus Inflicts Huge Job Losses In US As Pandemic Breaches White House Walls
Business | Reuters | Sunday May 10, 2020
Labor Department reported the USunemployment rate rose to 14.7 percentlast month, up from 3.5 percentin February
"To Protect Unemployed Americans": Trump Asked To Suspend New H-1B Visas
World News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 8, 2020
Four top Republican senators have urged US President Donald Trump to suspend all new guest worker visas for 60 days and some of its categories, including the H-1B visa, for at least the next year or until unemployment figures return to normal levels in the country.
Half Of US States Easing Coronavirus Restrictions As Jobless Numbers Grow
World News | Reuters | Friday May 1, 2020
As White House economic reopening guidance expired on Thursday after two weeks in place, half of all U.S. states forged ahead with easing restrictions on restaurants, retail and other businesses in hopes of reviving coronavirus-stricken commerce.
US Federal Deficit May Explode To $3.7 Trillion In 2020 Amid Pandemic
World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday April 24, 2020
The US economy is expected to contract by double digits as unemployment surges, while the federal deficit is seen exploding to $3.7 trillion in 2020, the Congressional Budget Office said Friday.
Hungry, Unemployed Americans Line Up At Food Banks Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 19, 2020
American families slammed by the coronavirus pandemic are turning more and more to food banks to get by, waiting hours for donations in lines of cars stretching as far as the eye can see.
17 Million Lost Jobs In US Since Mid-March Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday April 10, 2020
US unemployment is rising at a jarring rate, with data released Thursday showing 17 million people have lost their jobs since mid-March as officials scramble to apply a tourniquet to stem the damage from the coronavirus pandemic.
"Takes Your Breath Away": US Confronts Growing Costs Of Coronavirus
World News | Reuters | Thursday April 2, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic triggered a record 6.6 million jobless claims in a week and killed nearly 1,000 Americans in a single day, the latest data show, as the crisis led officials to order more than 80% of the U.S. population to stay home.
US Unemployment Claims Jump, Highest Since September 2017
World News | Thursday March 19, 2020
With layoffs on the rise due to the coronavirus pandemic, government data released Thursday showed claims for US unemployment insurance have surged, particularly for hotel and restaurant workers.
US Unemployment Falls To 50-Year Low Of 3.5% In September
World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday October 4, 2019
America's jobless rate tumbled in September to its lowest level in 50 years, which could help assuage fears of an economic slowdown, according to government data released Friday.
US Unemployment Rate Hits 17-Year Low Amid Scarce Labour
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 5, 2018
Unemployment in the United States fell to a fresh 17-year low in April amid steady hiring, welcome news for the White House that also could increase the chance of faster interest rate hikes.
US Jobless Claims Hit 45-Year Low As Labor Market Tightens
World News | Friday January 19, 2018
New claims for US unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in nearly 45 years last week, a fresh sign of the increasingly tight American labor market, according to weekly data released Thursday.
US Unemployment Falls To 10-Year Low In April
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 6, 2017
Unemployment in the world's largest economy fell to the lowest rate in 10 years due to a strong rebound in job creation in April, bringing relief to Donald Trump after disappointing economic data early in his presidency.
Decline in US unemployment rate due to fall in participation: BNP Paribas
Sep 7, 2012
Dow erases 2012 gains; US unemployment rate rises
Jun 1, 2012
US economy creates 115,000 jobs in April; Facebook aims to raise $10.6bn
May 4, 2012
US unemployment benefit claims fall more than expected; ECB leaves key rates unchanged
May 3, 2012
Dow drops but unemployment is a bigger concern: EM Capital Management
Mar 7, 2012
Jobless claims in US fall to four-year low
Feb 16, 2012
US jobless claims drop 12,000; Facebook files its IPO
Feb 2, 2012
US is going to receive another blow soon: Ternion Group
Feb 1, 2012
US jobless falls near 4-year low; Greece talks stuck on bond swap agreement
Jan 19, 2012
Full Economic Recovery Uncertain In US; Unemployment Plagues Labor Market
Business | Edited by Nikita Prasad (with inputs from agencies) | Friday November 6, 2020
The Labor Department's employment report on Friday will underscore the challenges the next US President confronts to keep the economy growing as it continues to heal from the deepest recession ever since the Great Depression.
US Economy Healthy, High Unemployment Could Persist For Years: Official
World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 27, 2020
The underlying US economy remains solid, but high unemployment could persist for years in the sectors most impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday.
US Weekly Jobless Claims Ease, Layoffs Jump 54% In July
World News | Reuters | Thursday August 6, 2020
The number of Americans seeking jobless benefits fell last week, but a staggering 31.3 million people were receiving unemployment checks in mid-July, suggesting the labor market was stalling as the country battles a resurgence in new COVID-19 cases that is threatening a budding economic recovery.
Coronavirus Inflicts Huge Job Losses In US As Pandemic Breaches White House Walls
Business | Reuters | Sunday May 10, 2020
Labor Department reported the USunemployment rate rose to 14.7 percentlast month, up from 3.5 percentin February
"To Protect Unemployed Americans": Trump Asked To Suspend New H-1B Visas
World News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 8, 2020
Four top Republican senators have urged US President Donald Trump to suspend all new guest worker visas for 60 days and some of its categories, including the H-1B visa, for at least the next year or until unemployment figures return to normal levels in the country.
Half Of US States Easing Coronavirus Restrictions As Jobless Numbers Grow
World News | Reuters | Friday May 1, 2020
As White House economic reopening guidance expired on Thursday after two weeks in place, half of all U.S. states forged ahead with easing restrictions on restaurants, retail and other businesses in hopes of reviving coronavirus-stricken commerce.
US Federal Deficit May Explode To $3.7 Trillion In 2020 Amid Pandemic
World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday April 24, 2020
The US economy is expected to contract by double digits as unemployment surges, while the federal deficit is seen exploding to $3.7 trillion in 2020, the Congressional Budget Office said Friday.
Hungry, Unemployed Americans Line Up At Food Banks Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 19, 2020
American families slammed by the coronavirus pandemic are turning more and more to food banks to get by, waiting hours for donations in lines of cars stretching as far as the eye can see.
17 Million Lost Jobs In US Since Mid-March Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday April 10, 2020
US unemployment is rising at a jarring rate, with data released Thursday showing 17 million people have lost their jobs since mid-March as officials scramble to apply a tourniquet to stem the damage from the coronavirus pandemic.
"Takes Your Breath Away": US Confronts Growing Costs Of Coronavirus
World News | Reuters | Thursday April 2, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic triggered a record 6.6 million jobless claims in a week and killed nearly 1,000 Americans in a single day, the latest data show, as the crisis led officials to order more than 80% of the U.S. population to stay home.
US Unemployment Claims Jump, Highest Since September 2017
World News | Thursday March 19, 2020
With layoffs on the rise due to the coronavirus pandemic, government data released Thursday showed claims for US unemployment insurance have surged, particularly for hotel and restaurant workers.
US Unemployment Falls To 50-Year Low Of 3.5% In September
World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday October 4, 2019
America's jobless rate tumbled in September to its lowest level in 50 years, which could help assuage fears of an economic slowdown, according to government data released Friday.
US Unemployment Rate Hits 17-Year Low Amid Scarce Labour
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 5, 2018
Unemployment in the United States fell to a fresh 17-year low in April amid steady hiring, welcome news for the White House that also could increase the chance of faster interest rate hikes.
US Jobless Claims Hit 45-Year Low As Labor Market Tightens
World News | Friday January 19, 2018
New claims for US unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in nearly 45 years last week, a fresh sign of the increasingly tight American labor market, according to weekly data released Thursday.
US Unemployment Falls To 10-Year Low In April
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 6, 2017
Unemployment in the world's largest economy fell to the lowest rate in 10 years due to a strong rebound in job creation in April, bringing relief to Donald Trump after disappointing economic data early in his presidency.
Decline in US unemployment rate due to fall in participation: BNP Paribas
Sep 7, 2012
Dow erases 2012 gains; US unemployment rate rises
Jun 1, 2012
US economy creates 115,000 jobs in April; Facebook aims to raise $10.6bn
May 4, 2012
US unemployment benefit claims fall more than expected; ECB leaves key rates unchanged
May 3, 2012
Dow drops but unemployment is a bigger concern: EM Capital Management
Mar 7, 2012
Jobless claims in US fall to four-year low
Feb 16, 2012
US jobless claims drop 12,000; Facebook files its IPO
Feb 2, 2012
US is going to receive another blow soon: Ternion Group
Feb 1, 2012
US jobless falls near 4-year low; Greece talks stuck on bond swap agreement
Jan 19, 2012
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