Rising unemployment rate for Black women sparks calls for change
Black women's unemployment is rising faster than most groups despite the highest female labor-force participation, signaling uneven economic pressures and risk of broader economic harm.
A federal shutdown may prevent the Bureau of Labor Statistics from releasing October jobs and CPI data, impairing key economic indicators and policymaker decision-making.
Canada's economy gained 67,000 jobs in October | CBC News
Canadian economy added 67,000 jobs in October and the unemployment rate fell to 6.9%, with gains concentrated in trade, transportation, information, culture and utilities.
Job growth continues to slow, signaling a cooling economy
August payrolls rose by only 22,000 while unemployment climbed to 4.3%, signaling a clear slowdown across multiple sectors without a labor-market collapse.
Stunning new data reveals 140% layoff spike in July, with almost half connected to AI and 'technological updates'
Employers across the U.S. announced 62,075 job cuts in July, a 29% increase from June and a 140% surge over July 2024, ending the typical midsummer lull.
Florida's unemployment rate remained at 3.7% in June, with private-sector jobs down 21,000 from May, indicating a shrinking workforce of 11.193 million.