Social Media Ideas for Unemployment

Defining the Unemployment Rate

An updated version of our Marginal Revolution University (MRU) video on defining the unemployment rate. Free to use for anyone but goes best, of course, with Modern Principles of E...

Functional Unemployment in USA Reaches New High

Functional Unemployment in USA Reaches New HighMartin ArmstrongThe government claims unemployment stands at 4.1%, yet a new analysis cited by CBS News found that 24.9% of American...

Unemployment steady, low and seasonal

4.1% Unemployment Is Hiding Something

Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 196,000, lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain low

WASHINGTON — The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped sharply last week, another sign that layoffs remain rare and most Americans enjoy job security.

Mapped: Unemployment Rates in Every U.S. State in 2026

The U.S. has nearly four percent unemployment in 2026. West Coast states like California drive up the national average.

Unemployment jumps to over 4-year high of 6% in July 2026 as youth struggle

The National Capital Region records the country's highest unemployment rate at 8.2%, as young Filipinos entering the workforce struggle to find enough jobs

Long‑Term Unemployment Rate Creeps Up to 27 Percent Despite Blockbuster August Hiring

By Andrew Moran Despite the blockbuster August jobs report, the anemic pace of hiring in prior months has been exacerbating challenges for long-term unemployed Americans, new resea...

Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report

In the week ending October 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 199,000, an increase of 1,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week...

Unemployment Claims, Layoffs Stay Low Ahead of Friday’s Jobs Report

By Andrew Moran The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits and U.S. firms announcing layoffs declined recently, key data that precede the September jobs report...

Numbers suggest wide variations in unemployment fraud

Matt Weidinger explains the significance of recent federal government unemployment data. Federal lawmakers created major temporary unemployment benefit programs during the pandemic...

Unemployment rate in country stands at 5% in September, stable compared to August: NSO

The rural unemployment rate remains “broadly stable” at 4.2% against 4.1% in August, while urban rate marginally rises from 6.8% in August to 6.9% in this month

Unemployed Americans say they're stuck in a job-hunting nightmare

A growing share of unemployed Americans have been out of work for over six months. With no recession to blame, some are struggling to understand why.

Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July

WASHINGTON — Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, as U.S. jobless claims remain at historically low levels and most Americans enjoy job security.

Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report

In the week ending September 12, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 196,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 206,000. Th...

Layoffs at ‘Extremely Low Levels’ Despite Gloom

“Applications for unemployment benefits — a proxy for layoffs — have dipped to longtime lows in recent weeks, even as many Americans remain sour about the economy ahead of the Nov....

UK Unemployment Holds at 4.9% But Payrolls Slump

UK unemployment held at 4.9% in July, beating forecasts, but payrolls fell 26,000 in August, more than five times the expected drop.

Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare

WASHINGTON — Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, as U.S. jobless claims remain at historically low levels and most Americans enjoy job security.

Mapped: Unemployment Rates Across Europe in 2026

Explore unemployment rates across Europe in 2026, from Finland and Spain's high joblessness to the countries with the lowest rates.

The Employment Release and Business Cycle Indicators

Employment downside surprise, +29K vs +89, with cumulative 81K downward revisions to previous two months. Taking into account early benchmark, it’s not changing the picture too muc...

Unemployment ticks up to 4.2% as US adds disappointing 29,000 jobs in September

U.S. employers added a disappointing 29,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked up last month, the government reported Friday.

Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report

In the week ending September 26, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 197,000, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous wee...

Unemployment claims tick up to 206,000 but remain at historically low levels

WASHINGTON — More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs are still rare and jobless claims remain at historically low levels.

US Unemployment Claims Drop Ahead of Annual Payroll Revisions

By Andrew Moran The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits dropped last week, ahead of the highly anticipated annual payroll revisions. Initial jobless claims...