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The upcoming US jobs data will be closely watched, with observers saying a weak reading could put back the Federal Reserve's start date for tapering monetary policy

US Economy: Job Openings Rise To Record High 10.9 Million In July

Job openings increased by 10.9 million in July as employers struggled to find new employees.

Number Of Jobless Claims Beat Expectations, Reach Lowest Level Since Pandemic

The drop in new unemployment filings comes as businesses face renewed complications from the fast-spreading Delta variant of Covid-19

New data released on Thursday for the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits shows that only 340,000 claims were filed, a new lowest level for initial claims since March 14, 2020, when first-time claims totaled 256,000 before the COVID-19 pandemic

US Economy: States That Cut Benefits Not Seeing More Job Gains As Promised

A study found the 26 US states that ended pandemic unemployment benefits early saw slight increases in employment but big falls in spending and income

States that cut federal unemployment benefits are not bringing more Americans back into the workforce compared to states that are continuing these programs.

Jobless Mid-Career Workers Face Ageism Amid Unemployment Crisis

The unemployment crisis is targeting unemployed Gen X at higher rates as the world transitions to a virtual workspace.

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US Economy: Job Openings Reach Record High, Unemployment Changes Little

As job openings remain high, so does unemployment --- a sign the U.S. may need to retrain workers.

Though data show US firms rehiring workers, there are also reports many are struggling to find people to take open jobs

Jobless Claims At Pandemic-era Low

The jobs report for July 15 has shown a decrease in unemployment claims to 360,000 compared to 364,000 two weeks ago.

McDonald's latest results show a stronger performance in the United States than Europe

McDonald's Employee Benefits To Include Tuition, Child Care, Paid Time Off To Attract Workers

The move comes after McDonald's in May announced that it would raise its pay for thousands of its hourly workers.

The WEF pointed to a study by the UN's International Labour Organization showing that women were more likely to lose their jobs in the pandemic, in part because they are disproportionately represented in sectors directly disrupted by lockdowns

Rich Countries Lost 22 Million Jobs Due To COVID, Full Recovery Could Be ‘Several Years’ Away

While 22 million jobs were lost in OECD countries in 2020, 114 million jobs were lost worldwide as a result of the COVID pandemic.

US Economy: Private Payrolls Top Expectations With A Rise Of 692,000

As the economy reopens and hirings grow, private payrolls show a promising gain of 692,000.

Infographic: The Global Millionaire Club Expanded During The Pandemic

Between 2019 and 2020, the number of millionaires climbed by more than 5 million, growing from 50.9 million to more than 56 million.

Unemployment Refunds Coming, But Not For Some People With Debt

The IRS has identified over 10 million taxpayers that may be eligible for tax refunds under the 2021 American Rescue Plan.

Analysts expect US hiring to increase as the world's largest economy reopens, aided by massive stimulus spending and Covid-19 vaccines

US Economy: Strong Recovery In Sight? Weekly Jobless Claims Sees Improvement

New jobless claims surprised experts for the second week in a row, but other metrics suggest a more mixed recovery.

Stimulus Check News: How Are Recipients Using Their $1,400 Payment?

New numbers from Bankrate show that checks are both important and fleeting, with most consumers forced to spend them on necessities.

Traders are keenly awaiting the release of US jobs data this week, which will give a fresh snapshot of the health of the world's biggest economy

Nearly 1 Million Jobs Added In March A Positive Sign For Recovery

March almost doubled February's job gains, but several factors make it unclear whether the trend can continue.

New filings for US unemployment claims have dropped below the 800,000-level again

US Jobless Claims Fall, But Remain High

US jobless claims fall, but remain high

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that the US job market faces a lengthy recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic

Fed's Powell Warns US 'Very Far' From A Strong Labor Market

Fed's Powell warns US 'very far' from a strong labor market

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns that the US job market faces a lengthy recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic

US 'Very Far' From A Strong Labor Market: Fed's Powell

US 'very far' from a strong labor market: Fed's Powell

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen (right) has said the elevated level of new jobless claims means the economy needs more spending to recover

US Sees Third Straight Week Of Declines In New Jobless Claims

US sees third straight week of declines in new jobless claims

The delay in unemployment payments has increased the stress on the millions of people in the United States who lost their jobs during the Covid-19 pandemic, a study from The Century Foundation said

Trump Aid Delay Snarled US Unemployment Systems: Study

Trump aid delay snarled US unemployment systems: study

US manufacturers are feeling optimistic as Covid-19 vaccines are rolled out

US Manufacturing Sector Continues Recovery In 2021

US manufacturing sector continues recovery in 2021

The US economy saw its worst contraction in growth since 1946 as the Covid-19 pandemic forced businesses to close or modify operations nationwide and led to mass layoffs

Pandemic Caused Worst Year For US Economy Since 1946

Pandemic caused worst year for US economy since 1946

More than 10 months after the Covid-19 pandemic caused mass layoffs in the United States, the economy is far from healed

New US Jobless Benefit Claims Fall As Biden Takes Office

New US jobless benefit claims fall as Biden takes office

Infographic: COVID-19 Crisis Results In Staggering Loss Of Working Hours

The disruptions to the labor market were most pronounced in the second quarter of 2020 when widespread lockdowns led to working-hour losses equivalent to 525 million jobs.

The troubles with Boeing once again hit US durable goods orders, but there's evidence the sector is recovering

US Manufacturing Recovery Continues Despite Weak December

The ongoing struggles of the aviation sector held back U.S. durable goods orders at the end of 2020, but the manufacturing sector continued to slowly recover from the pandemic downturn.