US unemployment rate

US monthly job gains largest in three years; wages rise

US employers added the largest number of workers in nearly three years in October and wages increased, which could bring the Federal Reserve closer to raising interest rates.

Dec 05, 2014, 19:22 PM IST

US jobless claims rise

The four-week moving average of claims rose by 6,250 to 294,000, compared with 334,750 a year ago.

Nov 26, 2014, 23:28 PM IST

US unemployment falls to 5.8% in October

The unemployment rate fell one-tenth of a percentage point to 5.8 percent, its lowest level since July 2008.

Nov 07, 2014, 19:11 PM IST

US unemployment rate falls to 5.9%; lowest in 6 years

The US jobs machine powered back in September to pump out 248,000 net new positions, erasing concerns about an August slump.

Oct 03, 2014, 20:01 PM IST