United States Department of Labor

June Unemployment Figures Reveal Silver Lining

With 4.8 million jobs added in June, unemployment fell to 11.1 percent. A breakdown of metro- and state-level data, however, offers a more nuanced view.

Unemployment Claims Hit 16.8M in 3 Weeks

With an additional 6.6 million claims reported this morning, the figures paint a telling image of what’s expected this month.

US Loses 701K Jobs in March, Unemployment Climbs to 4.4%

Ending a steady streak of gains, the new figures are a strong hint at what’s to come in April.