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U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Rise to 215,000
Initial claims for unemployment benefits increased to 215,000 for the week ending May 2. Continuing claims also moved higher, reaching 1.786 million.
thehindubusinessline.comU.S. Jobless Claims Fall to 209,000 for Week Ending May 16
Applications for unemployment benefits declined last week. The Labor Department reported the figure came in below analyst forecasts.
BBC NewsAfghan Families Face Hunger as Aid Cuts and Drought Worsen
Three in four Afghans cannot meet basic needs, according to United Nations figures. Unemployment has left many households without steady income while aid inflows have fallen sharply.
usmagazine.comEconomist Who Challenged Inflation Unemployment Tradeoff Dies at 92
An economist who received a Nobel Prize in 2006 for research on inflation and unemployment has died at age 92. The work questioned long-held assumptions about the relationship between higher inflation and lower unemployment rates.
khaama.comUS Jobless Claims Rise to 211,000 as Iran War Continues
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits increased by 12,000 to 211,000 for the week ending May 9, the Labor Department reported. The figure remains near historic lows even as the war in Iran has driven oil prices up more than 50 percent and pushed U.S. gasoline t…
citizen.co.zaZimbabwe Ranks 15th, South Africa 7th on Hanke's 2025 Misery Index
Zimbabwe placed 15th and South Africa seventh on economist Steve Hanke's 2025 Annual Misery Index, marking the first time Zimbabwe has ranked better than its neighbor. Venezuela, Sudan and Turkey occupy the three worst positions. Hanke attributed South Africa's decline to high un…
upi.comIran's Economic Difficulties Could Influence Negotiations with US
Iran's economy faces challenges from war damages, inflation, currency devaluation, unemployment, and reduced oil revenues. These issues may affect the country's stance in negotiations with the US. Estimates indicate significant economic impacts, including potential increases in p…
rte.ieUS Consumers Expect Higher Unemployment Over Next Year, Survey Shows
A recent survey indicates that 64% of US consumers anticipate unemployment to rise over the next 12 months, approaching a record high. This figure has doubled from 32% in June 2022. The data reflects growing expectations of job market challenges among Americans.
cicnews.comUK Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.9% in Three Months to February
The UK's unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in the three months ending February, according to the Office for National Statistics. The decline was attributed to an increase in economic inactivity, particularly among students not seeking work. Wages grew by 3.6% annually in the Decembe…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS Unemployment Benefit Applications Decline, Suggesting Steady Layoff Levels
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits decreased last week, indicating that layoffs have remained relatively stable. The data suggests limited changes in job cuts across the country during this period.