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Unemployment Rate Stays Steady at 4.2%
Although many Americans, particularly younger workers, are finding it more challenging to find jobs, the unemployment ...
U.S. economy adds 139,000 jobs in May while unemployment rate holds steady
The U.S. economy added 139,000 jobs in May, higher than expected, and the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%. NBC News' ...
Instant view: US payrolls growth slows in May, unemployment rate steady
U.S. job growth slowed in May, while the unemployment rate held steady, potentially giving the Federal Reserve a buffer to ...
May Jobs Report Reveals Further Labor Market Stability—139,000 Jobs Added Last Month
The government revised down prior March and April job growth estimates by 65,000 and 30,000, respectively, meaning job growth over the last three months was actually 81,00 ...
20 states where unemployment claims are increasing the most
WalletHub analysis shows 20 states including Iowa and South Dakota improved year-over-year, while Alabama maintains stability ...
Unemployment claims rise to highest level in 8 months, signaling slowdown in job market
While filings remain at historic lows, the uptick in unemployment claims from last week could point to a slowing labor market ...
Canada Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 7% in May
Uncertainty prevails for business and households in Canada, and surveys indicate companies plan to scale back investment and ...
May Jobs Report On Target: Stocks Rise, Yields Jump
May jobs report shows modest labor market strength, wage growth, and resilience. As stocks rally; inflation data looms. Click ...
Canada’s unemployment rate in May at almost 9-year high outside pandemic years
Canada’s unemployment rate in May jumped to its highest level in almost nine years, excluding the peak of the COVID-19 ...
U.S. payrolls increased 139,000 in May, more than expected; unemployment at 4.2%
Nonfarm payrolls rose 139,000 for the month, above the muted Dow Jones estimate for 125,000 and the downwardly revised ...