Unemployment rate set to decline further this year
Malaysia’s labour market is poised to improve further in 2025, supported by government initiatives, a resilient domestic ...
Gulf Times6d
AI increases unemployment rates in US IT sector
The increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) has continued to have negative impact on the information technology (IT) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Jobs report shows a hiring slowdown as companies are acting like ‘they’re in a recession’
January job numbers reveal a slowdown in growth, with 143,000 jobs added, and the unemployment rate dropping to 4%. Despite concerns, the labor market remains strong.
The number of Americans seeking jobless benefits falls as employers continue to hold on to workers
Last week, the Labor Department reported that U.S. employers added 143,000 jobs in January, significantly fewer than December ...
Little to no relief from high borrowing costs expected as Fed Chair Powell heads to the Hill
The odds of further interest rate cuts this year by the Federal Reserve dwindled last week as unemployment fell and more officials say they want to see how new policies from the White House affect the ...
Western Asset US Investment-Grade Credit Sector Q4 2024 Review
US Treasury yields moved significantly higher due to a number of factors. Click here to read the full commentary.
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Richmond's unemployment rate ticked down at the end of 2024 — in most cities, it went up
Alex Fitzpatrick/Axios Metro Richmond closed out 2024 with slightly lower unemployment compared to a year prior, per recent Labor Department data. Why it matters: The big national unemployment picture ...
Pew Research Center1d
2. How COVID-19 changed U.S. workplaces
Kim Parker contributed to this chapter. The COVID-19 pandemic sent shockwaves through the U.S. labor market. Businesses ...