The number of Americans who signed up for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest…
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Jobless claims at 8-month high as layoffs edge higher
The number of Americans collecting jobless benefits last week is at its highest level since November,…
Key inflation gauge jumps 6.8% in June as prices continue to surge
An inflation gauge that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve jumped 6.8% in June from…
Jobless claims rise to highest level in nearly 6 months
More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week and while layoffs remain low, it was the…
Biden predicts a recession is
President Joe Biden told The Associated Press on Thursday that the American people are “really, really…
Washington Post fires reporter at center of online battle
The Washington Post has fired Felicia Sonmez, who triggered a vigorous online debate this week over…
U.S. economy shrank at 1.5% rate in the first quarter, more than initially estimated
The U.S. economy shrank in the first three months of the year even though consumers and…
67,000 Virginians waiting on VEC appeals cases
RICHMOND, Va (WRIC) — While the Virginia Employment Commission has significantly slashed the number of cases…
Virginia unemployment rate decreased to 3.0 percent in March
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia’s unemployment rate was reduced by 0.2% in March. Continuing its reduction…
