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Jobs Number Comes In Much Worse Than Expected
The new unemployment report is out, and it has a figure that in normal times would be strong: Employers added 245,000 new jobs in November. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate dropped from 6.9% to 6.7%. But in the context of the surging pandemic, the stat about new jobs... Go to Source Author: Newser Editors
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GAO: Weekly Unemployment Numbers Flawed
A government watchdog has found that the Labor Department’s widely watched weekly unemployment benefits data are providing an inaccurate reading on the number of newly laid off workers because of flaws in the government’s data collection. The Government Accountability Office said in a report Monday that the Labor Department’s weekly... Go to Source Author:
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Virus Numbers Aren’t the Only Ones On the Rise
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week for a second straight week, to 778,000, evidence that the US economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge and colder weather heightens the risks. The Labor Department's report Wednesday said jobless claims climbed from... Go to Source Author:
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Dec. 26 Could Be a Rough Day for 12M People
When Todd Anderson lost his job doing landscape design for resorts in the spring, the single dad of four from Mackinaw City, Mich., began selling off his belongings. He squeaks by on the $362 he receives each week in unemployment benefits, reports NPR . But he’s about to lose that, too.... Go to Source Author: Arden Dier
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October Jobs Report Stronger Than Expected
The new monthly jobs report is out, and it's stronger than expected, reports CNBC . Employers added 638,000 jobs in October, above expectations of 530,000. The unemployment rate fell to 6.9%, down from 7.9% in September. Still, that remains well above the rate of 3.5% before... Go to Source Author: Newser Editors
