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US non-farm payrolls increased by 275,000 jobs last month, the latest figures show today

US job growth accelerates in February, jobless rate up

US job growth accelerated in February, but a rise in the unemployment rate and moderation in wage gains kept on the table an anticipated interest rate cut in June from the Federal Reserve.

Business • 08 Mar 24

New state unemployment benefit claims rose by 12,000 last week to 218,000, the latest Labor Department figures show

New US jobless claims rise again as labour market cools

The number of Americans filing initial claims for unemployment benefits rose last week, indicating the labour market continues to cool in the year's fourth quarter.

Business • 28 Dec 23

Nonfarm payrolls increased by 187,000 jobs last month, the US Labor Department said in its closely watched employment report today

US job growth picks up in August as wages gains slow

The US economy added more jobs than expected in August, but a rise in the unemployment rate to 3.8% and moderation in wage growth pointed to an easing in labour market conditions.

Business • 01 Sep 23

Initial claims for US state unemployment benefits increased 4,000 to a seasonally 230,000 for the week ended December 3

US weekly jobless claims increase modestly

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose moderately last week, pointing to a still-tight and strong labour market despite growing fears of a recession.

Business • 08 Dec 22

US initial jobless claims are more than four times their level at the beginning of the year

US weekly jobless claims stuck at higher levels

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, but remained perched at extremely high levels as the labor market recovery shifts into low gear and consumer spending cools amid fading fiscal stimulus.

Business • 17 Sep 20

The US jobless figure fell to 3.5% in February from 3.6% in January

US job creation surges 273,000 in February

The US economy produced another blockbuster hiring spree in February, adding 273,000 new jobs, and the January figure was revised up to show the same increase, the Labor Department said today.

Business • 06 Mar 20

US unemployment levels falls to lowest level since October

US job creation screeches to a halt in February

Job creation ground to a virtual halt in the US last month, the US government reported today, a stinging blow to President Donald Trump's hopes for undiminished economic growth this year.

Business • 08 Mar 19

The longest shutdown in US history, which ended a week ago, pushed up the unemployment rate to a seven-month high of 4% in January

US job growth surges but unemployment rate rises to 4%

US job growth surged in January, with employers hiring the most workers in 11 months, new figures show today.

Business • 01 Feb 19

Initial claims for US state unemployment benefits dropped 8,000 to a seasonally adjusted 207,000 for the week ended September 29

US weekly jobless claims drop to near 49-year low

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to a near 49-year low last week, pointing to sustained labour market strength, which should continue to underpin economic growth.

Business • 04 Oct 18

New claims for US unemployment insurance fell to 201,000 last week, down 3,000 from the previous week

US jobless claims at 48-year low

New US claims for jobless benefits fell for the third week in a row, hitting their lowest level in nearly 49 years for the third straight week, the Labor Department said today.

Business • 20 Sep 18

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits have dropped to the lowest level since December 1969

US weekly jobless claims fall to near 49-year low

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment aid fell to near a 49-year low last week and private payrolls rose steadily in August.

Business • 06 Sep 18

Non-farm payrolls jumped by 200,000 jobs last month, the Labor Department said today

US jobs growth accelerates in January

US job growth surged in January and wages increased further, recording their largest annual gain in more than eight and a half years.

Business • 02 Feb 18

Economists attribute some of the improvement in the US participation rate to President Donald Trump's victory last year

US job growth slows sharply, unemployment rate falls

US employers added the fewest number of workers in 10 months in March, but a drop in the unemployment rate to a near 10-year low of 4.5% pointed to a labour market that continues to tighten.

Business • 07 Apr 17

First-time claims for US unemployment insurance fell by 10,000 in the week ending December 24 to 265,000

US jobless claims fall in third week of December

New US claims for jobless benefits fell in the week before the Christmas holiday, continuing a record streak of low levels, the Labor Department said today.

Business • 29 Dec 16

The price of food, petrol and rents all rose in the US during April

US consumer prices see biggest gain in three years

US consumer prices recorded their biggest increase in over three years in April, pointing to a steady inflation build-up that could give the Federal Reserve ammunition to raise interest rates later this year.

Business • 17 May 16

Initial claims for US unemployment benefits rose to a seasonally adjusted 274,000 for the week ended April 30

US jobless claims rise, planned layoffs surge

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, posting the biggest gain in more than a year,

Business • 05 May 16

Costs have been contained in the US as employers try to keep a lid on wage costs

US consumer prices fall slightly in August

US consumer prices fell for the first time in nearly 1-1/2 years in August and underlying inflation pressures were muted, which could lessen the urgency for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.

Business • 17 Sep 14

Food costs continued to rise, however energy prices in the United States are down

US consumer prices up marginally in July

Consumer prices in the United States rose a bare 0.1% in July despite strong gains in food costs, the country’s Labor Department has reported.

Business • 19 Aug 14

The social network was found to have breached regulations on recording and paying for employee overtime

LinkedIn to pay $6m over US overtime violations

LinkedIn has agreed to pay nearly $6m in back wages and damages to 359 current and former employees after a US investigation found it had failed to pay them properly for overtime work.

Business • 05 Aug 14

The Labor Department said its producer price index rose 0.4% in June.

US producer prices rise in June

US producer prices rebounded more sharply than expected in June after a dip in May, largely driven higher by energy prices, according to government data.

Business • 16 Jul 14

The US Consumer Price Index increased 0.2% in March

US consumer prices rose slightly in March

US consumer prices rose slightly more than expected in March, suggesting a disinflationary trend had run its course.

Business • 15 Apr 14

US jobless claims fall, weak exports also reported

The US trade deficit widened sharply in December as exports slumped amid a slowing global economy, government data released today showed.

Business • 06 Feb 14

Initial claims for US state unemployment benefits dropped 21,000 to a seasonally adjusted 323,000 last week

Latest US jobless claims fall

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, suggesting some strengthening of labour market conditions.

Business • 21 Nov 13

US initial jobless claims down 7% in the past six months

US unemployment benefit applications fall

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell 11,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 346,000.

Business • 06 Jun 13

More evidence that US jobs market is slowly returning to health

US unemployment aid applications fall

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell by 23,000 last week, further evidence that the job market is slowly returning to health.

Business • 23 May 13

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