• 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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.