Recent labor market data has unveiled a deeply concerning trend in the American workforce. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports an alarming surge in unemployment rates among Black women, ...

We start this story with a question: How low can unemployment go in this country? It was 3.5% in February 2020, heading into the pandemic. In the pandemic recovery it fell as low as 3.4% (in April ...

Learn how the unemployment rate is measured and its economic impact. Discover how rates U-3 and U-6 reveal the full scope of labor market challenges.

U.S. payrolls rose in January by the most in more than a year and the unemployment rate unexpectedly fell, suggesting the ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — In December 2024, the U.S. economy continued to show signs of recovery, with notable job growth in many states. A recent report ranked states based on their unemployment rates and ...