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US filings for unemployment benefits inch up slightly but remain historically low
Slightly more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain at historically low levels despite two years of elevated interest rates. Jobless claims rose by 2,000 to 230,000 for the week of Sept. 7, the Labor Department reported Thursday. That number matches...
Wholesale inflation mostly cooled last month in latest sign that price pressures are slowing
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale price increases mostly slowed last month, the latest evidence that inflation pressures are cooling enough for the Federal Reserve to begin cutting interest rates next week. The Labor Department said Thursday that its producer price index — which...
This week: Dave & Buster's, Kroger earnings; consumer prices report
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week. DAVE & BUSTER'S On Tuesday, Dave & Buster's releases its second-quarter earnings report after the closing bell. Analysts forecast that the arcade and family...
Applications for US jobless benefits fall to 2-month low as layoffs remain at healthy levels
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to its lowest level in two months last week, signaling that layoffs remain relatively low despite other signs of labor market cooling. Jobless claims fell by 5,000 to 227,000 for the week of Aug. 31, the Labor Department...
This Week: Construction spending, job openings, August hiring numbers
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week. UNDER CONSTRUCTION The Commerce Department releases its latest snapshot of U.S. construction spending Tuesday. Economists project that spending rebounded 0.4% in July...
Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as US labor market continues to defy elevated interest rates
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week as the U.S. labor market remains healthy in the face of high interest rates. Jobless claims ticked down by 2,000 to 231,000 for the week of Aug. 24, the Labor Department reported Thursday. That's just...
Disaster unemployment assistance available to Vermonters who lost work during July 9-11 flooding
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Labor has approved federal disaster unemployment assistance for Vermonters who lost work because of flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl on July 9 through July 11, the state Labor Department said Monday. Last week, President...
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inch up, but remain at historically healthy levels
Slightly more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but the number of claims remains at healthy levels. Jobless claims rose by 4,000 to 232,000 for the week of Aug. 17, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The four-week average of claims, which evens out some of the...
How Nevada aims to increase vocational education
In 2023, manufacturing job postings grew by 46 percent throughout the U.S., making it no surprise that organizations across Nevada are working to develop programs that address demands for blue-collar jobs. “By developing a skilled and diverse workforce, we are not only supporting...
Mississippi poultry plant settles with OSHA after teen’s 2023 death
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi poultry processing plant has agreed to a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor that requires it to pay $164,814 in fines and put in place enhanced safety measures following the death of a 16-year-old boy at the facility. The agreement,...
