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New US jobless claims are up more than expected in the latest week as the country deals with a surge in Covid-19 infections

As Covid-19 Cases Rise In US, Jobless Claims Follow

As Covid-19 cases rise in US, jobless claims follow

Second Stimulus Check Update: 12 Million To Lose Unemployment Benefits After Christmas

Efforts by airline unions and executives for more payroll support took a hit when President Donald Trump called off stimulus talks

An estimated 16 million Americans could head into 2021 without any financial aid as federal benefits from the CARES Act are set to expire on Dec. 26.

Japan Exits Recession As GDP Grows 5.0% In Q3

Japan exited recession in the third quarter, showing better-than-expected growth

Japan exits recession as GDP grows 5.0% in Q3

The drop in people receiving unemployment benefits in the US could indicate rehiring, or it could be a sign of people being out of work for so long their benefits have run out

New Jobless Numbers Show US Unemployment Down As Lockdowns Loom

Jobless claims fell for the 11th straight week, but the situation is still below pre-pandemic levels.

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The state of the US economy was surely on voters' minds when they went to the polls in the presidential election

US Sees Surprise Dip In Unemployment Rate To 6.9% In October

US sees surprise dip in unemployment rate to 6.9% in October

US President Donald Trump presided over a healthy economy, albeit with an exploding budget deficit, which should have boosted his chances for reelection -- but that was before the coronavirus hit

The US Economy Under Trump: By The Numbers

The US economy under Trump: By the numbers

A health worker takes the temperature of a homeless man in Mexico City during the coronavirus pandemic

Mexico's Economic Slump Eases In Third Quarter

Mexico's economic slump eases in third quarter

Business reopenings helped fuel the US economic rebound but expiring fiscal stimulus may hold back further growth

Blowout US GDP Report Offers Boon To Trump Amid Pandemic

Blowout US GDP report offers boon to Trump amid pandemic

US jobless claims fell for the second straight week but the data showed more people receiving benefits under a program intended for long-term unemployment

New US Weekly Jobless Claims Fall To 751,000

New US weekly jobless claims fall to 751,000

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the economy in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in August 2020

Americans Hit By Pandemic Create Start-ups At Record Clip

Americans hit by pandemic create start-ups at record clip

Labor Department data shows more people moving from regular unemployment benefits to a special program set up for people facing long-term joblessness due to the pandemic

New US Jobless Claims Drop To 787,000 As Stimulus Talks Stall

New claims for US jobless benefits fell to 787,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday, as congressional negotiations over a new economic stimulus package lost momentum.

New weekly jobless claim filings in the United States are falling week-on-week but indicate continued widespread joblessness

Initial Unemployment Claims Down But Unclear If People Back To Work Or Out Of Benefits

23 million Americans are collecting unemployment benefits compared to 1.4 million last year at this time.

The US economy continues to struggle with widespread Covid-19 cases, which economists warn will hamper its recovery from business shutdowns earlier this year

New US Jobless Claims Rise Sharply To 898,000 Last Week

New US jobless claims rise sharply to 898,000 last week

A slew of major data and earnings releases this week comes as unemployment in the United States remains high, with the Labor Department reported 1.42 million new claims for jobless benefits in the week ended July 18

Experts Warn Of Economic Stagnation In Light Of Initial Unemployment Claims

Unemployment claims rose by 53,000 last week -- and that doesn't even include the state of California.

Demand for so-called "junk" or non-investment grade bonds is booming

How Did Italy Raise $4.4 Billion For Free?

Italy auctioned its three-year bonds with zero coupons, i.e. they offer no interest payments to investors, in an auction on Tuesday. Why is there still a demand for this debt?

The UK economy is predicted to grow by 5.9 percent in 2021, down from prior guidance of 6.3 percent, according to the IMF's latest World Economic Outlook

UK Economy To Slump 9.8% This Year On Virus: IMF

UK economy to slump 9.8% this year on virus: IMF

President Donald Trump threw talks on new US stimulus spending into chaos earlier this week when he ordered an end to negotiations, but has since backtracked

New US Jobless Claims Almost Flat At 840,000

New US jobless claims almost flat at 840,000

Congress still hasn't agreed on a new stimulus package for the US economy, even as jobless claims fell more than expected in the latest week

With No New Stimulus On Horizon, Unemployed Rapidly Exhausting Benefits

Initial unemployment claims have plateaued over the last two months, varying by just 4%.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns of the perils of insufficient support to the US economy

US Recovery Would Be Stronger, Faster With More Aid: Fed's Powell

US recovery would be stronger, faster with more aid: Fed's Powell

US President Donald Trump, who has occasionally shunned mask wearing, tested positive for Covid-19, upending the presidential race just weeks before the November elections

US Unemployment Rate Falls To 7.9% In September: Govt

US unemployment rate falls to 7.9% in September: govt

US President Donald Trump, who has occasionally shunned mask wearing, tested positive for Covid-19, upending the presidential race just weeks before the November elections

US Sees Dire Jobs Trends As Unemployment Falls To 7.9% In September

US sees dire jobs trends as unemployment falls to 7.9% in September

All told, more than 28 million people in the United States were receiving some form of unemployment assistance as of August 1, an unprecedented figure

September Unemployment Rate Dips To 7.9% As Wave Of Layoffs About To Hit

The Labor Department said 661,000 jobs were added to nonfarm payrolls in September.

New weekly jobless claim filings in the United States are falling week-on-week but indicate continued widespread joblessness

New US Jobless Claims Fall To 837,000: Government

New US jobless claims fall to 837,000: government

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Initial Unemployment Claims Fall But Airlines Are Beginning Layoffs Amid Stimulus Talks

A Bankrate reports estimates unemployment will remain stubbornly high at 7% next year.

A man holds his work document during a job fair in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- unemployment in the country has risen to a record 13.8 percent

Brazil Jobless Rate Hits Record 13.8%

Brazil jobless rate hits record 13.8%

Money & Savings

Stimulus Check 2: Is Mark Cuban Right About An Andrew Yang-Style System To Send Americans Free Money?

Forget one-time stimulus checks. Mark Cuban wants Americans to get $1,000 every two weeks and to spend it all -- fast.

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