unemployment rate

Published
August 18, 2023

Maine’s jobless rate sits at record low for fourth month

The question is now whether that low streak will stay steady.
Published
August 3, 2023

Weekly applications for jobless aid tick up from 5-month low

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but remained at a historically low level that points to a robust job market.
Published
May 2, 2023

U.S. job openings dip to 9.6 million, lowest since 2021

U.S. job openings fell in March to the lowest level in nearly two years, a sign that the American labor market is cooling in the face of higher interest rates.
Published
April 20, 2023

U.S. unemployment claims tick up to 245,000, but still low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits remained low by historic standards last week.
Published
March 30, 2023

More Americans file for jobless claims; layoffs remain low

U.S. applications for jobless benefits rose last week but remain at historically low levels despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to cool the economy and job market in its fight against inflation.

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Published
March 13, 2023

Maine unemployment fell below 3% in January

At the same time, the number of jobs in the state rose to an all-time high of 648,000.
Published
March 8, 2023

January U.S. job openings dip, but still high at 10.8 million

Job openings fell from 11.2 million in December but remained high by historical standards, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Published
February 3, 2023

U.S. adds a surprisingly strong 517,000 jobs despite Fed hikes

It was a surprisingly strong gain in the face of the Federal Reserve’s aggressive drive to slow growth and tame inflation with higher interest rates.
Published
January 25, 2023

Maine unemployment rate inches up

The state's jobless rate rose slightly to 3.8% in December and is just slightly above the U.S. rate.
Published
December 29, 2022

U.S. jobless claims rise slightly but remain near historic lows

Initial unemployment claims increased by 9,000 to 225,000 in the week ended Dec. 24.