How effective were those stimulus checks? Some argue the money may have fueled inflation
Millions of people received billions in aid through three rounds of checks after the onset of Covid-19. A look back
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Weekly jobless claims hit 229,000, the highest level since January
First-time filings for the week ended June 4 totaled 229,000, well ahead of the 210,000 Dow Jones estimate. Source link
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May unemployment rate holds steady but rises among Black, Hispanic women
The U.S. unemployment rate for Black and Hispanic women rose sharply last month even as overall joblessness in the country
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Biden says US unemployment benefits reached historic lows
ANKARA US President Joe Biden said unemployment benefits have reached historic lows, according to a White House statement on Thursday.
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Asian Americans face longer periods of unemployment, other labor market challenges
Economists say aggregated data and topline numbers fail to capture the complex labor experiences of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and
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First-quarter GDP declined 1.5%, worse than thought; jobless claims edge lower
The U.S. economic contraction to start the year was worse than expected as weak business and private investment failed to
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These are the 10 best—and worst—states for working moms in 2022, according to a new report
A new report from WalletHub shows the best states for working moms, based on childcare, professional opportunities, and work-life balance.
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The Federal Reserve’s fight with inflation could cool the hot labor market, risking stagflation
Prices are rising as the Fed winds down a historic round of stimulus. This tightening cycle could slow jobs growth
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Cuts to unemployment benefits didn’t spur jobs, report says
Federal unemployment benefits don't appear to have been a big contributor to labor shortages in 2021, according to the Federal
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