Eurozone unemployment lowest for three years
Unemployment in the eurozone fell to its lowest level for three and a half years in July, raising hopes that economic recovery in the single currency area is taking hold, official data showed on Tuesday
Sep 01, 2015, 18:48 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 weekly jobless claims rise but remain at low level
New claims for US unemployment insurance benefits rose last week but remained at a modest level of layoffs, signaling a firm jobs market, government data released Thursday showed.
May 28, 2015, 19:50 PM IST
Lucknow, Patna top charts in unemployment rate for men, women
Unemployment rate for men is the highest in Lucknow among major cities, while Patna tops the chart for women, according to the National Sample Survey.
May 22, 2015, 19:04 PM IST
US jobless claims near 15-year low; producer prices fall
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, indicating the jobs market was on solid footing even as the economy struggles to regain momentum after abruptly slowing in the first quarter.
May 14, 2015, 22:49 PM IST
US jobless claims hit 6-week high
New claims for US unemployment insurance benefits rose more than expected last week to their highest level in six weeks, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Apr 16, 2015, 21:34 PM IST
German unemployment at new post-unification low
German unemployment fell in February to the lowest level since the country reunited in 1990 as growth in Europe`s biggest economy picks up, official data showed on Thursday.
Feb 26, 2015, 17:29 PM IST
US jobless claims climb to 4-month high
New claims for US unemployment insurance benefits, a sign of the pace of layoffs, rose to a four-month high last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Jan 15, 2015, 20:40 PM IST
Fed sees bigger fall in unemployment in 2015, 2016
The Federal Reserve raised its annual outlook for US economic growth on Wednesday and projected a larger decline in unemployment over the next two years.
Dec 18, 2014, 09:51 AM IST
Eurozone inflation falls to 0.3%, unemployment steady
Eurozone member Germany registered among the lowest unemployment rates at 4.9 percent in October, with Spain among the highest at 24 percent.
Nov 28, 2014, 17:16 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
Joblessness, inequality top global concerns in 2015: Report
Unemployment and rising income inequality will top concerns for global leaders in 2015, a World Economic Forum (WEF) study said Friday.
Nov 07, 2014, 12:45 PM IST
Eurozone inflation up, unemployment steady: Eurostat
Eurozone inflation has come off multi-year lows while the jobless figures are little changed, official data showed on Friday, providing only limited reassurance that a modest economic recovery remains on track.
Oct 31, 2014, 18:01 PM IST
US jobless claims edge higher
New claims for US unemployment insurance benefits last week held to the recent low levels that have underpinned the tightening US jobs market, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Oct 30, 2014, 18:40 PM IST
French unemployment hits new record
Unemployment in France hit a new record in September, with official statistics published showing 3.43 million people claimed jobless benefits.
Oct 25, 2014, 12:46 PM IST
US jobless claims fall to 8-year low
Initial jobless claims, fell by 1,000 to 287,000 in the week ending October 4. The previous week`s level was revised up by 1,000 to 288,000.
Oct 09, 2014, 19:15 PM IST
Dollar surges on US jobs report
A strong US jobs report sent the dollar surging to a fresh four-year high versus the euro Friday, almost breaching the $1.25 level per euro and closing toward 110 yen.
Oct 04, 2014, 06:40 AM 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
US jobless claims fall
New claims for US unemployment insurance benefits fell more than expected last week, another sign of tightening in the jobs market, official data released Thursday showed.
Aug 21, 2014, 19:16 PM IST
Employment rises 34% to 12.7 cr in 8 years to 2013
The number of employed persons in the country grew by 34.35 percent to 12.77 crore in eight years to 2013, according to the Sixth Economic Census.
Jul 30, 2014, 17:08 PM IST
