unemployment

Unemployment occurs when a person who is actively searching for employment is unable to find work. Unemployment Insurance is a joint state-federal program that provides cash benefits to eligible workers. The benefits partially replace wages to help unemployed workers meet their financial obligations while looking for work.

Source: usa.gov

Nonfarm Jobs Up By 916K As Economy Begins Rebound
Nonfarm Jobs Up By 916K As Economy Begins Rebound
April 02, 2021  |  Economy

The U.S. economy took a big step forward in March with total nonfarm payroll employment up by 916,000, beating analysts’ predictions. In addition, the unemployment...

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New Jobless Claims Edge Up Slightly
New Jobless Claims Edge Up Slightly
April 01, 2021  |  Economy

First-time claims for unemployment benefits edged up a bit in the week ending March 27, but were still on the low side in terms of...

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New Jobless Claims Close To Pandemic Low
New Jobless Claims Close To Pandemic Low
March 25, 2021  |  Economy

New jobless claims for the week ended March 20 came in at a new pandemic low of 684,000, down 97,000 from the previous week’s revised...

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Jobless Claims Below 800,000 For Fourth Consecutive Week
Jobless Claims Below 800,000 For Fourth Consecutive Week
March 18, 2021  |  Economy

Spring weather, loosening COVID-19 restrictions and a fresh round of stimulus helped keep new jobless claims below 800,000 for the fourth week in a row,...

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Chinese Post-Pandemic Economy Continues Rebounding
Chinese Post-Pandemic Economy Continues Rebounding
March 15, 2021  |  International

China’s post-pandemic economy is showing signs of dramatic recovery for the first two months of this year, with key indicators up after a full year...

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New Unemployment Claims Drop For Third Consecutive Week
New Unemployment Claims Drop For Third Consecutive Week
March 11, 2021  |  Economy

New jobless claims dropped to new lows for the third consecutive week as coronavirus cases continue falling and vaccine rollout gains momentum. Initial unemployment claims...

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Senate Stamps COVID Relief; House To Vote On Tuesday
Senate Stamps COVID Relief; House To Vote On Tuesday
March 07, 2021  |  Economy

The Senate has passed the $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill touted by President Joe Biden, and it will now go back to the House, where...

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COVID-19 Relief: Senate Dems Trim Unemployment, Reject Minimum Wage Hike
COVID-19 Relief: Senate Dems Trim Unemployment, Reject Minimum Wage Hike
March 05, 2021  |  Economy

Senate Democrats agreed to reel in jobless benefits and back off from a minimum wage hike in the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 pandemic relief package, The...

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New Unemployment Claims Up Slightly Over Previous Week
New Unemployment Claims Up Slightly Over Previous Week
March 04, 2021  |  Economy

New jobless claims for the week ending Feb. 27 came in at 745,000, up from last week’s revised level of 736,000, according to the Thursday...

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