Olivia Rockeman and Reade Pickert
Government, Business
A worker assists diners at a restaurant in Charlotte, N.C. (Logan Cyrus/Bloomberg News)
US Jobs Rise Less Than Forecast as Economic Rebound Downshifts
A worker assists diners at a restaurant in Charlotte, N.C. (Logan Cyrus/Bloomberg News)
U.S. job gains slowed in September and many Americans quit looking for work, suggesting the economic recovery is downshifting as the country struggles without a COVID-19 vaccine or fresh government aid.
October 2, 2020
Government, Business
A server cleans a table in an outdoor area at a restaurant in Clemson, S.C. (Micah Green/Bloomberg News)
US Jobless Claims Remain Elevated in Choppy Recovery
A server cleans a table in an outdoor area at a restaurant in Clemson, S.C. (Micah Green/Bloomberg News)
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits were little changed last week, contrasting with estimates for a decline and highlighting an economic recovery that’s coming in fits and starts.
September 24, 2020