U.S. filings for jobless aid lowest since April
The job market has withstood aggressive rate hikes by the Federal Reserve as the Fed attempts to cool the economy and bring down inflation.
Unemployment
Articles
U.S. filings for unemployment benefits hit four-month low
Employers are holding on to their workers despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to slow the economy and tamp down inflation.
Weekly U.S. jobless claims climb modestly
About 1.67 million people were receiving jobless aid the week that ended Nov. 26, up 62,000 from the week before. That’s the most in 10 months, but still historically low.
U.S. added 263,000 jobs in November, a strong showing amid tech slowdown
The U.S. labor market showed little sign of slowing last month, maintaining a surprisingly robust pace despite a slowdown in the tech industry.
Applications for jobless benefits show weekly decline
Applications for unemployment benefits are a proxy for layoffs, and viewed with other employment data, shows that American workers are enjoying extraordinary job security at the moment, despite an economy with some glaring weaknesses.
Unemployment claims rise to 240,000, highest since August
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level since August but still remains low by historic standards.
Indiana’s unemployment rate rises to 3%
Despite the rate’s increase, the state gained 6,900 private-sector jobs last month, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported.
U.S. jobs top forecasts, unemployment up in mixed picture for Fed
The report suggests demand for workers remains robust despite rapid interest-rate hikes and a darkening economic outlook. Layoffs, while rising, are still historically low, and competition to fill millions of vacant positions has driven rapid wage gains.
Weekly applications for U.S. jobless benefits fall slightly
All eyes will now turn to the Labor Department’s October jobs report Friday, the last peek at the state of the economy ahead of the midterm elections.
Indiana unemployment rate unchanged in September
September was the 12th consecutive month in which Indiana had an unemployment rate below 3%.
U.S. jobless claims rise by more-than-expected 219,000
The pickup in claims—if sustained—would suggest lackluster spending in various sectors and uncertainty about the economy’s prospects are prompting some businesses to lay off workers.
U.S. job openings drop to 10.1M, lowest since June 2021
U.S. job openings plummeted in August, likely a welcome sign for Federal Reserve officials as they seek to cool demand for workers without triggering a spike in unemployment.
U.S. jobless claims fall unexpectedly to lowest since late April
Applications for U.S. unemployment insurance dropped unexpectedly to a five-month low, suggesting robust demand for workers amid economic uncertainty.
Fed officials call for more rate hikes to fight inflation
The Federal Reserve will have to keep boosting its benchmark interest rate to a point that raises unemployment and gets inflation down from unusually high levels, two officials said in separate remarks Monday.
Indiana unemployment rate continued slow rise in August
An estimated 95,096 Hoosiers are currently unemployed and seeking jobs, the state reported Friday. That’s up from 87,889 in July.
U.S. jobless claims fall for a fifth week amid strong labor demand
Jobless claims have been dropping as employers are still trying to fill millions of open positions and retain the workers they already have.
Fewer Americans file for weekly jobless benefits
Hiring in the U.S. in 2022 has been remarkably strong even as the country faces rising interest rates and weak economic growth.
Job vacancies rise after 3 months of declines, dashing Fed hopes for cooling
The increase that the government reported Tuesday will be a disappointment for Federal Reserve officials, who are seeking to cool hiring by raising short-term interest rates to try to slow borrowing and spending, which tend to fuel inflation.
Fewer Americans claim weekly jobless benefits
The number of Americans collecting traditional unemployment benefits fell by 19,000 the week that ended Aug. 13, to 1.42 million.
Indiana unemployment rate rises to 2.6%
The state’s labor force participation rate also rose slightly, to 63.3% in July, remaining higher than the national rate, which ticked down to 62.1%.