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PublishedAugust 18, 2023
Maine’s jobless rate sits at record low for fourth month
The question is now whether that low streak will stay steady.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2023
Number of Americans applying for jobless aid rises, but not enough to cause concern
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits rose by 21,000 to 248,000 for the week ending August 5, from 227,000 the week before, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2023
U.S. wage growth, lower unemployment underpin solid jobs market
Still-healthy job and income gains point to an economy capable of weathering a period of rapid interest-rate increases aimed at thwarting high inflation. That’s also contributing to renewed confidence among consumers.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2023
Rumford job fair attracts 11 employers
Maine CareerCenters is hosting events across the state.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2023
U.S. job openings dip to 9.8 million but remain high
Job openings fell in health care, insurance and finance. But there were more jobs available in education and government.
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PublishedMay 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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PublishedApril 7, 2023
U.S. adds a healthy 236,000 jobs in March despite Fed’s rate hikes
Resilience in the labor market suggests that the Federal Reserve may see the need to keep raising interest rates in the coming months.
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PublishedApril 6, 2023
Applications for unemployment rising, but still at low levels
The Labor Department reported Thursday that the number of applications has exceeded 200,000 since early February – above previous estimates.
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PublishedApril 4, 2023
U.S. job openings slipped to 9.9 million in February
Vacancies were down from 10.6 million in January, the Labor Department says.
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PublishedMarch 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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