Unemployment rate

US jobless claims decreased to 215,000 in the week ending July 4, remaining within a historically stable range. The June jobs report showed slower hiring with 57,000 jobs added, and the unemployment rate fell to 4.2% as some job seekers exited the labor market. Companies like Verizon, UPS, Amazon, Disney, Starbucks, Walmart, and Microsoft have recently reduced their workforces.

Consumer confidence in the U.S. rose slightly in June but remains below year-ago levels, with inflation-adjusted incomes declining due to high costs. U.S. employers added only 57,000 jobs in June, the lowest in months, as companies remain cautious about economic health, while jobless claims decreased and mortgage rates fell to a seven-week low.

The labor force participation rate has fallen to its lowest level in 50 years, excluding the Covid era, with the drop in unemployment rate offering a misleadingly positive note in an otherwise negative jobs report.

The U.S. added 57,000 jobs in June, below the expected 110,000, while the unemployment rate remained stable at 4.3 percent.

June’s jobs report showed weaker-than-expected job growth with 57,000 payrolls added, down from previous months, and a drop in labor force participation to 61.5%, as economists noted concerns over a shrinking labor force and mixed sector performance.

US employers added 57,000 new jobs in June, about half of economists' predictions, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%. The Bureau of Labor Statistics revised down job growth figures for April and May by a combined 74,000, and 720,000 people left the labor force.

The US economy added 57,000 jobs in June, below economists' estimates of 110,000. The unemployment rate decreased to 4.2%, lower than the predicted 4.3%.

U.S. employers added only 57,000 jobs in June, less than half May's revised 129,000, with April's job gains also revised downward. The unemployment rate fell to 4.2% as some job seekers stopped looking. Restaurants, bars, and hotels lost 61,000 jobs, while healthcare added nearly 47,000. The Federal Reserve's chair reiterated a commitment to reducing inflation to 2%.

The U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, below the expected 115,000. The unemployment rate remained at 4.2%, consistent with the previous month's 4.3% expectation from the Dow Jones consensus.

The upcoming Labor Department report on June job changes may show 100,000 new jobs, marking four consecutive months of solid hiring after earlier job losses. The unemployment rate is forecast to remain at 4.3%, but inflation at 4.2% and declining gas prices could influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions.

The upcoming Labor Department report on June job changes may indicate a recovery in U.S. hiring, with economists forecasting 100,000 new jobs and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Recent months show a shift from job losses to gains, though inflation and economic challenges remain concerns.

Chile's unemployment rate increased to 9.1% in the February–April 2026 quarter, up 0.3 points from a year earlier. Unemployment has remained at or above 8% for 38 consecutive months, exceeding three years.

North Carolina's unemployment rate remained steady at 3.7% in May 2026, unchanged from April's revised rate and below the national rate of 4.3%. The rate has decreased by 0.1 percentage points compared to the same period a year ago.

Hawaii's unemployment rate was 2.5% in May, with 1,900 nonagricultural jobs added, primarily driven by the leisure and hospitality sector. Some industries remained flat despite overall job market growth.

The UK unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in April, down from 5% in March, while wages grew more than expected. These developments are likely to pressure the Bank of England to raise interest rates despite a peace deal in the Middle East.

The unemployment rate for young workers is about twice the national average. Recent graduates discuss how AI is affecting their job prospects and the hiring process.

The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May with the unemployment rate remaining at 4.3%. Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces mounting controversies.

The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May with the unemployment rate remaining at 4.3%. Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces mounting controversies.

The latest jobs report for May exceeded expectations, but the unemployment rate remained unchanged. The report was covered by CBS News journalists Kelly O'Grady and Aaron Navarro.

The U.S. job market added 172,000 jobs in May, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, showing resilience despite the Iran war and high energy prices. Job growth was broad-based, including gains in local governments, restaurants, and healthcare, though wage increases remained modest and inflation concerns persist.

U.S. employers added 172,000 jobs in May, marking the third consecutive month of job growth, with the unemployment rate remaining stable at 4.3%. However, wage gains slowed and did not keep up with rising prices.

The US non-farm payrolls in May showed job gains twice the expected amount, with the unemployment rate remaining unchanged. This data confirms that Federal Reserve rate cuts are no longer considered.

US employment growth surged in May, adding 172,000 jobs, surpassing economists' expectations of 80,000. The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.3% according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 172,000 in May, exceeding the expected 80,000 rise. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.3%.

The US added 172,000 jobs in May with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, indicating a resilient labor market despite rising inflation and economic uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict. Job figures for March and April were revised upward by 29,000 and 64,000, respectively, exceeding economists' initial predictions of 80,000 new jobs.

Arizona added 8,100 jobs in April, ending seven months of lower employment rates compared to the previous year. However, the state's employment rate has remained stagnant at 2024 levels for two years, and its unemployment rate of 4.7% exceeds the national average of 4.3%. Wages increased slightly but still lag behind the national average.

Australia's unemployment rate rose to 4.5% in April, the highest level in four-and-a-half years, as employed persons unexpectedly fell by 18,600. The jump suggests the labour market is weakening due to rising interest rates and global oil crisis concerns, likely prompting the Reserve Bank to delay further rate hikes.

Australia's unemployment rate has unexpectedly increased, reducing market expectations for further interest rate hikes by the central bank. This economic development suggests the Reserve Bank of Australia may pause its rate-hiking cycle as labor market conditions weaken.

California added 28,700 jobs in March, reducing the unemployment rate to 5.3% despite tech industry layoffs. The job growth highlights resilience in the state's labor market.

Spain's unemployment rate has risen to the highest level since the pandemic, indicating a significant economic challenge. The increase marks the most substantial jobless rate spike in the country since the pandemic era.

Researchers found that food stamp work requirements do not lower unemployment rates, despite proponents' claims that they encourage job-seeking. The study challenges the effectiveness of such policies in increasing employment.