U.S. payrolls rose by 172,000 in May, much more than expected; unemployment at 4.3%

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 80,000 in May while the unemployment rate held at 4.3%.

Unemployment rates for every major group: The lowest is 3.2%, the highest 14.7%

The U.S. unemployment rate stayed at 4.3% in May for the third month in a row, but different groups face different challenges ...

Long-term unemployment is surging in the U.S. There are hidden costs for workers and the economy

Long-term unemployment can have ramifications on financial, emotional and family health that linger even after reentry into ...

College majors with the highest unemployment rates in today's challenging job market

Key Takeaways If your college major has a high unemployment rate, it may be more difficult to land a full-time job in your ...

19 States Are Seeing Higher Unemployment Rates Year-Over-Year—Is Your Emergency Fund Prepared?

Unemployment rates have been creeping up in 19 states from April 2025 to April 2026, with Connecticut and Florida leading the ...
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The US economy ended 2024 with a bang, adding more jobs than expected in December while unemployment ticked down

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. The US labor market ended 2024 on a high note, adding 256,000 jobs in December, above the forecast of ...
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The Unemployment Rate Remains Desirable, Not A Concern

The August unemployment level is up to 4.3%. However, that level remains a positive indicator. Why? Because it is well below the historical median level of 5.5%. A full 75% of all the post-World War ...
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Unemployment rate for veterans drops to 3.2%, women vets surge on jobs market

The improvement was bolstered by a strong showing from women veterans on the jobs market and came despite growing fears of AI ...
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These 37 College Majors Reveal Unemployment Rates Higher Than All Other Workers

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