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Unemployment claims
Another week of historically low unemployment claims confirms the job market's on fire
Apr 21, 2022
Two years ago, more than 4 million people filed for benefits in a single week. This year, the number's around 180,000.
Workers have more leverage these days, but they're not less stressed
Apr 11, 2022
Nearly half of American workers are looking for a new job or plan to in the next year. One-third are ready to quit without a new job lined up.
First-time jobless claims rise — and worse may be yet to come
Jan 20, 2022
Analysts say businesses are under pressure and economic confidence has suffered.
Job market looks strong as 2021 ends. 2022 looks uncertain.
Dec 30, 2021
Weekly unemployment claims are still hovering at the lowest level we've seen since 1969.
Pandemic postponed major financial decisions for 2 in 5 Americans, survey finds
Apr 8, 2021
With more than 18 million still on unemployment, caution remains the watchword.
You can still get unemployment benefits after state payments run out
Oct 15, 2020
The federal government is funding 13 additional weeks of unemployment benefits after state payments run out, but getting them can take extra effort.
The unemployment rate in some neighborhoods is triple the national average
Oct 12, 2020
In parts of the South Bronx, the unemployment rate was estimated to be nearly 30% in August. Nationwide, it's a little less than 8%.
For public good, not for profit.
Many are still waiting for unemployment, months later
Sep 25, 2020
For many of those who have now gone months without a paycheck or unemployment, things are dire.
The seasonal adjustment to jobless claims has been ... adjusted
Sep 3, 2020
The adjustments smooth out predictable changes in employment, but the pandemic economy has broken them.
How economic data has been distorted during COVID-19
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Janet Nguyen
Aug 20, 2020
Let’s do the numbers … but with more context.