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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...

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...

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 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.

Record influx of university graduates pushes China’s youth unemployment rate to 18.9%

China’s urban youth unemployment rose last month, as a record influx of university graduates struggles to find work in a job market weighed down by weak domestic demand and the gro...

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 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

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

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...

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.

4.1% Unemployment Is Hiding Something

Unemployment in the Philippines Surges as 3.14 Million Filipinos Remain Jobless

3.14 Million Filipinos Jobless as Unemployment Rate Hits 6.0% UNEMPLOYMENT – More Filipinos found themselves without jobs in July 2026, with the national unemployment rate rising t...

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.

Unemployment remains at 4%, 408,000 out of work

Over 408,000 people were out of work in September, national statistics office CBS said on Thursday. The number of jobless...

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...

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...

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.

US jobless claims fall to lowest since mid-July

The number of people applying for US unemployment benefits dipped last week to the lowest level since mid-July as lay-offs remain low and most American workers enjoy job security....

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.

Unemployment virtually unchanged in August 

The unemployment rate remained at 4% in August, the same as July, with around 408,000 people out of work, according...

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.