The Latest Breaking News from Unemployment

Unemployment rate unchanged in three months to December, while vacancies increased in January

An acceleration in wage growth today dealt a setback to hopes for faster cuts in interest rates.

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as employers continue to retain workers despite resurgent inflation and elevated interest rates

The vans, dubbed mobile jobcentres, are being tested as an “inclusive and accessible” way to encourage people into work.

The vans, dubbed mobile jobcentres, are being tested as an ‘inclusive’ way to get people into work

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 economy

Tech layoffs rose from 3.9% to 5.7% in one month, but it could just be that companies are faced with new year budgets.

March WTI crude oil (CLH25 ) Friday closed up +0.39 (+0.55%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH25 ) closed up +0.0303 (+1.46%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Friday posted moderate gains on signs of US economic strength after the Jan unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to an 8-month low of 4.0%. Also,...

Solid labor market conditions point to the Fed maintaining a cautious stance on borrowing costs.