Halfway through the year, the labor market is exhibiting a virtue that will remain elusive for much of 2025: stability. U.S. hiring isn’t exactly booming yet in 2026, but it’s generally improving. The job market has seen a steady if not dramatic increase in jobs this year. The latest data released by the U.S. Department … Read more
U.S. job growth rose sharply in May, beating market expectations, while the unemployment rate remained stable, government data showed on Friday, as the labor market in the world’s largest economy maintained its recent gains. U.S. job growth surged in May, beating expectations (AFP) The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said: “Nonfarm payroll employment increased by … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains strong under pressure. The unemployment rate soared to 4.4%. The unemployment rate soared to 4.4%. (no splash) The Labor Department reported on Friday that hiring has worsened since January, when companies, nonprofits and government agencies added 126,000 … Read more
U.S. employers unexpectedly laid off workers in February and the unemployment rate rose, raising questions about the health of the labor market. The United States unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%. After a strong start to the year, nonfarm payroll employment fell by 92,000 last month, data from … Read more
The number of U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by the largest amount in more than a year in January, and the unemployment rate unexpectedly fell, indicating that the labor market will continue to stabilize in early 2026. In January 2026, the U.S. labor market showed signs of stabilization, with 130,000 new jobs created and the unemployment … Read more
NEW DELHI: Unemployment rate in rural areas for the age group 15 years and above fell to 4 per cent in October-December 2025 from 4.4 per cent in the previous quarter, as the unemployment rate fell for both men and women in rural areas.Quarterly data from the Periodic Labor Force Survey (PLFS) released on Tuesday … Read more