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Layoffs jumped in January as companies pull back on hiring

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 · Houston, Texas Local News

Layoffs across the U.S. surged in January to their highest level for the month since 2009, when the economy was reeling from the housing crash, new data shows.…

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Employers added 50,000 jobs in December, capping a year of weak hiring

January 9, 2026January 11, 2026 · Finance

Employers across the U.S. added 50,000 jobs in December, capping a year of muted job growth that saw employers pull back on hiring amid economic uncertainty.  The numbers…

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Here’s how much unemployment claims in Missouri declined last week

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025 · US News

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Missouri dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for…

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Unemployment claims in Michigan declined last week

September 20, 2025September 20, 2025 · US News

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Michigan dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for…

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Unemployment claims in Michigan declined last week

September 20, 2025September 20, 2025 · US News

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Michigan dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for…

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Unemployment claims in Michigan increased last week

September 13, 2025September 13, 2025 · US News

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Michigan rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for…

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Unemployment claims in California declined last week

September 12, 2025September 12, 2025 · US News

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in California dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for…

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Jobless claims reach highest level since 2021, a sign layoffs are rising

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 · Finance

New federal labor data shows U.S. workers filed 263,000 claims for unemployment benefits last week, the highest level since October 2021 and another sign the job market is cooling. …

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Unemployment claims in Michigan increased last week

September 6, 2025September 6, 2025 · US News

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Michigan rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for…

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Unemployment claims in Ohio declined last week

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 · US News

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Ohio dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for…

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Unemployment claims in Pennsylvania declined last week

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 · US News

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Pennsylvania dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for…

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Unemployment claims in Michigan declined last week

August 23, 2025August 23, 2025 · US News

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Michigan dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for…

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Unemployment claims in Michigan declined last week

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 · US News

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Michigan dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for…

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Stock market today: Indexes drop as tech shares slide before Apple, Amazon earnings

Stock market today: Indexes drop as tech shares slide before Apple, Amazon earnings

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 · Business

Apple CEO Tim CookJustin Sullivan/Getty Images Indexes fell for a second day on Thursday as a huge week for tech earnings shows mixed results. Meta and Microsoft slid…

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What does high March inflation mean for the Fed and the economy?

What does high March inflation mean for the Fed and the economy?

April 10, 2024April 11, 2024 · Detroit, Michigan Local News

What does high March inflation mean for the Fed and the economy? – CBS News Watch CBS News The annual inflation rate hit 3.5% in March, the highest…

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U.S. jobless claims leap to nearly two-year high of 261,000

U.S. jobless claims leap to nearly two-year high of 261,000

June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 · Breaking News

The numbers: The number of people who applied for U.S. unemployment benefits in early June jumped to a nearly two-year high of 261,000, but most of the increase…

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Job market remains strong, Labor Department data shows

Job market remains strong, Labor Department data shows

May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 · Breaking News

Job market remains strong, Labor Department data shows – CBS News Watch CBS News The Labor Department released data Wednesday that shows there are almost two job openings…

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Inflation falls to level not seen since 2021 as jobless claims rise

Inflation falls to level not seen since 2021 as jobless claims rise

May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 · Breaking News

Inflation falls to level not seen since 2021 as jobless claims rise – CBS News Watch CBS News Inflation is down to 4.9% – its first time below…

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April job growth beats expectations amid banking industry turmoil

April job growth beats expectations amid banking industry turmoil

May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 · Breaking News

April job growth beats expectations amid banking industry turmoil – CBS News Watch CBS News The Labor Department’s latest report shows employers added 253,000 jobs in April. Daniel…

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Stocks close slightly down as investors react to earnings reports

Stocks close slightly down as investors react to earnings reports

April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 · Breaking News

Stocks close slightly down as investors react to earnings reports – CBS News Watch CBS News Stocks closed down slightly on Thursday as investors reacted to mixed earnings…

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