US weekly jobless claims fall; labor market still slowing
WASHINGTON The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, but
2023-11-22 21:50
US private payrolls miss expectations in October - ADP
WASHINGTON U.S. private payrolls increased far less than expected in October, but that likely understates the health of
2023-11-01 20:54
US weekly jobless claims hit nine-month low
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell to a nine-month
2023-10-19 23:56
Fact check: Biden makes false claims about the debt and deficit in jobs speech
During a Friday speech about the September jobs report, President Joe Biden delivered a rapid-fire series of three false or misleading claims -- falsely saying that he has cut the debt, falsely crediting a tax policy that didn't take effect until 2023 for improving the budget situation in 2021 and 2022, and misleadingly saying that he has presided over an "actual surplus."
2023-10-07 08:18
Irish economy growth 'slowing following rapid rise'
A leading think tank revises down its growth forecast for the domestic Irish economy this year.
2023-10-04 14:47
California governor vetoes bill offering unemployment pay to strikers
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Saturday vetoed a bill that would have paid unemployment benefits to striking workers,
2023-10-01 11:46
US jobless aid programs bilked of up to $135 billion during COVID, watchdog says
Up to $135 billion of jobless benefits paid out by U.S. states during the coronavirus pandemic may have
2023-09-13 09:26
The 'curse of 35': In China, millennials are already too old for some employers
When Han lost her job as an interface designer in Beijing in February, she figured her 10 years of experience meant she wouldn't need to look long for alternative work.
2023-08-27 07:57
Employment figure hits record high in Republic of Ireland
The percentage of people aged 15-64 who are in work in the Republic of Ireland is at an all-time high.
2023-08-24 20:49
UK sees surge in interest from non-EU job hunters
By David Milliken LONDON Britain has received a surge in job searches from overseas during the past year,
2023-08-22 07:25
US weekly jobless claims fall as labor market remains tight
WASHINGTON The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to a still
2023-08-17 20:51
Deflation: Why falling prices in China raise concerns
The world's second largest economy has slipped into deflation for the first time in more than two years.
2023-08-09 15:24