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Number of Americans Filing Jobless Claims Rises to Highest in Nearly 1 Year
Continuing jobless claims rose to 1.88 million for the week that ended July 20, per Labor Department data.
Number of US Workers on Unemployment Rises to Highest Level in Over 2 Years
The number adds to other labor market data, signaling labor market softening.
Why Nearly Half of US Online Job Postings Are Fake
Recruitment professionals and victims of ‘ghost posting’ say the practice hurts everyone, including the companies that create them.
Fewer Employers Put Education Requirements in Job Postings This Year, Indeed Says
In January, more than half of U.S. job postings on Indeed didn’t come with any education requirements at all.
Job Vacancies Rise, but Fewer Workers Quit, Suggesting Less Confidence in Labor Market
December saw a three-month high in US job openings, but a decline in worker resignations indicates reduced confidence in job-seeking.
CEO Sentiment Improves Heading Into 2024, New Survey Finds
Hiring plans are robust, but capital investment efforts fell.
Job Openings Slide to Lowest in More Than 2 Years as Labor Market Cooling Continues
The latest government data shows that the number of job openings has fallen to its lowest level since March 2021 as the Fed’s rate hikes dent the labor market.
Americans Demand Nearly $80,000 a Year Before Accepting New Job: NY Fed
U.S. workers on average demand about an $80,000 annual salary before they will accept a new job offer, says the New York Fed.
Labor Market Cools as Job Openings Drop, Manufacturing Recession Deepens
The number of job openings in the United States has dropped to a two-year low while America’s manufacturing sector extended its decline, delivering a fresh sign that recessionary winds are cooling the labor market.
