Economy
U.S. Employment Continues to Improve
The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report shows the United States economy continues to rebound from the lockdowns due to the SARS CoV-2 virus. This report includes...
The Unemployment Rate Declined To 3.9 Percent In December 2021
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the December 2021 employment situation January 7, 2022. The December 2021 unemployment rate is 3.9 percent.
ADP®: 807,000 Jobs Increase from November to December
According to the December ADP® National Employment Report, private sector employment increased by 807,000 jobs from the month of November to December, 2021.
In December 2021, the U.S. Bureau...
U.S. Unemployment Claims Lowest Since 1969
The U.S. Labor department reported 198,000 unemployment applications. This is the lowest level since 1969.
1.7 million Americans were collecting traditional unemployment aid the week that ended Dec. 18
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Fourth Day of Flight Cancellations
Air travel was hampered over the weekend as U.S. airlines were forced to cancel flights due to the lack of flight crews. Monday represents the fourth day of flight...
Holiday Sales Up 8.5% Over 2020
Holiday sales were up 10.7% compared with the pre-pandemic 2019 holiday period.
Online sales were up 11% from a year ago and 61% from 2019.
Department stores registered...