US jobs figures may draw Fed closer to tapering US job growth increased more than expected in June, the latest figures show. Business • 05 Jul 13
US jobs figures may draw Fed closer to tapering US job growth increased more than expected in June, the latest figures show. Business • 05 Jul 13
US jobs figures send US markets to new highs US employment rose more than expected in April, pushing the unemployment rate to a four-year low of 7.5%. Business • 03 May 13
US jobs figures send US markets to new highs US employment rose more than expected in April, pushing the unemployment rate to a four-year low of 7.5%. Business • 03 May 13
US unemployment aid applications fall The number of people seeking US unemployment benefits fell by 27,000 last week, an indication that hiring could improve. Business • 14 Feb 13
US unemployment aid applications fall The number of people seeking US unemployment benefits fell by 27,000 last week, an indication that hiring could improve. Business • 14 Feb 13
US economy added 146,000 jobs in November The US economy added a solid 146,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate fell to 7.7%, the lowest since December 2008. Business • 07 Dec 12
US economy added 146,000 jobs in November The US economy added a solid 146,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate fell to 7.7%, the lowest since December 2008. Business • 07 Dec 12
Unemployment rates rose in 44 US states in July Unemployment rates rose in 44 US states in July, the most states to show a monthly increase in more than three years and a reflection of weak hiring across the US. Business • 17 Aug 12
Unemployment rates rose in 44 US states in July Unemployment rates rose in 44 US states in July, the most states to show a monthly increase in more than three years and a reflection of weak hiring across the US. Business • 17 Aug 12
US applications for unemployment aid rise by 2,000 The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged up slightly last week but remained at a level consistent with modest gains in hiring. Business • 16 Aug 12
US applications for unemployment aid rise by 2,000 The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged up slightly last week but remained at a level consistent with modest gains in hiring. Business • 16 Aug 12
US unemployment static at 8.2% in June The United States added a meagre 80,000 jobs in June, the third month of weak job creation. Business • 06 Jul 12
US unemployment static at 8.2% in June The United States added a meagre 80,000 jobs in June, the third month of weak job creation. Business • 06 Jul 12
US economy expands at weak pace The US economy expanded at a 1.9% annual rate in the first three months of the year, a weak pace that few economists see changing much this year. Business • 28 Jun 12
US economy expands at weak pace The US economy expanded at a 1.9% annual rate in the first three months of the year, a weak pace that few economists see changing much this year. Business • 28 Jun 12
US unemployment figures unchanged in last week US unemployment claims were unchanged last week, data that will do little to ease concerns about a recent slowdown in jobs growth. Business • 17 May 12
US unemployment figures unchanged in last week US unemployment claims were unchanged last week, data that will do little to ease concerns about a recent slowdown in jobs growth. Business • 17 May 12