US unemployment falls to 5.1%, lowest since April 2008
The US economy generated a lower-than-expected 173,000 new jobs in August, the government reported Friday, but upward revisions to previous months` data sweetened the picture for hiring across the country.
Sep 04, 2015, 19:03 PM IST
US jobless claims drop to 41-1/2-year
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits last week fell to its lowest level in more than 41-1/2 years, suggesting the labor market maintained a solid pace of job growth in July.
Jul 23, 2015, 19:47 PM IST
US jobless claims fall for fourth week in row
New claims for US unemployment insurance benefits fell last week, sticking to a downward trend as the labor market strengthens.
Dec 18, 2014, 20:38 PM IST
US jobs machine revs up, cutting unemployment to 6.1%
US job creation picked up solidly in June, pushing the jobless rate down to 6.1 percent, boosting confidence in the economy and sending stocks flying to new records.
Jul 04, 2014, 00:39 AM IST
