US applications for jobless benefits rose to 219,000 last week, but layoffs remain relatively low
U.S. applications for jobless benefits rose by 11,000 to 219,000 for the week ending February 1, the Labor Department said ...
Immigration crackdown could lead to a lower U.S. unemployment rate. Here’s why.
A wave of immigration probably contributed to rising unemployment in the past few years. Now a Trump administration crackdown ...
Number of Americans seeking jobless benefits falls as employers hold on to workers
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as employers continue to retain workers despite resurgent ...
Unemployment hits decade-low
The unemployment rate in December 2024 edged down by 0.1 percentage point to 3.1% – the lowest in nearly a decade.
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Amid low jobless rate, keep inflation on the radar, says economist
Keeping inflation in check going forward will be a key concern for policymakers if Malaysia’s unemployment rate continues to ...
US weekly jobless claims decline amid stable labor market
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits decreased last week, suggesting the labor market ...
As Meta, tech giants continue layoffs, why there's still hope for hiring in 2025
While tech giants are laying off workers in 2025, economists say companies are more bullish on hiring in 2025 than years' past.
Unemployment hits decade-low at 3.1% as job market stays strong
The unemployment rate in December 2024 edged down by 0.1 percentage points to 3.1%, the lowest in nearly a decade (May 2015: ...
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Unemployment nears 10-year low, but Sabah joblessness still high
Unemployment in Malaysia has decreased to 3.1 percent as of Dec 2024. According to the Statistics Department, this is the lowest unemployment rate since May 2015, when it was also at 3.1 percent.
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Why job security remains a concern in Singapore despite low unemployment
However, economists highlight factors contributing to workers’ unease. National University of Singapore economist Ong Ee ...
Oshkosh business leaders show optimism about economy in 2025, Oshkosh Chamber survey says
The Oshkosh Chamber estimates the city experienced $30 million of investment in the last year, and is expecting new ...
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Unemployment rate lowest in nearly 10 years
The unemployment rate last December stood at 3.1%, the lowest in nearly 10 years. In a statement, the statistics department said last December’s unemployment rate was the lowest since May 2015 ...