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Why the U.S. job market has defied rising rates and expectations of high unemployment Why the U.S. job market has defied rising rates and expectations of high unemployment

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Why the U.S. job market has defied rising rates and expectations of high unemployment

The unemployment rate has scarcely budged since the Fed began a series of 11 rate hikes

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |September 25, 2023

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Employment insurance ranks rise: StatsCan Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Employment insurance ranks rise: StatsCan

Number of workers collecting jobless benefits jumped 6% in July

By James Langton |September 21, 2023

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U.S. applications for jobless benefits fall to lowest level in nearly 8 months Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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U.S. applications for jobless benefits fall to lowest level in nearly 8 months

Labour market continues to show strength in the face of elevated interest rates

By Matt Ott, The Associated Press |September 21, 2023

2 min read

Jobless rates stick at low levels in July: OECD Jobless rates stick at low levels in July: OECD

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Jobless rates stick at low levels in July: OECD

Unemployment remains historically low in U.S., Europe

By James Langton |September 13, 2023

1 min read