Feb. 26, 2026
US Jobless Claims Rise Slightly as Layoffs Remain Low
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits increased by 4,000 last week, indicating a still-healthy job market.
Feb. 25, 2026
US Jobless Claims Fall to 206,000 Last Week
Layoffs Remain at Historically Low Levels Despite Some High-Profile Cuts
Feb. 24, 2026
Rent Outpacing Wages Across DMV Region
Study finds Washington, D.C. among areas with largest gaps between rent and wage growth
Feb. 24, 2026
US Jobless Claims Fall to 206,000 Last Week
Layoffs Remain at Historically Low Levels
Feb. 13, 2026
US Jobless Claims Fall to 227,000 Last Week
Remaining at recent healthy levels, according to Labor Department data
Feb. 13, 2026
World Bank Report: Youth Face 50% Earnings Cut Due to Skill Gaps
New data shows deficits in health, education, and workforce skills costing low- and middle-income countries over half their future labor earnings.
Feb. 12, 2026
US jobless claims fall to 227,000 last week
Unemployment benefit applications remain at healthy levels despite some high-profile layoffs
Feb. 12, 2026
US Weekly Jobless Claims Fall Less Than Expected
Disruptions from winter storms linger, impacting labor market recovery
Feb. 11, 2026
Trump Touts Strong Jobs Numbers, Calls for Lower Borrowing Costs
Former president says US should pay much less on its debt obligations
Feb. 11, 2026
US Hiring Surges in January, Contrasting with Prior Job Cuts
Unemployment rate falls to 4.3% as employers add 130,000 jobs, but past years revised down
Feb. 11, 2026
U.S. Job Market Lags Despite Booming Economy
Economists puzzled by disconnect between strong GDP growth and weak hiring numbers
Feb. 11, 2026
US Job Growth Accelerates in January, Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.3%
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 130,000 jobs last month, exceeding economists' forecasts.
Feb. 11, 2026
Surge of 130,000 US Hires Last Month Contrasts with 2025 Job Cuts
Government revisions cut 2024-2025 U.S. payrolls by hundreds of thousands, but January saw strong job gains in healthcare and manufacturing.
Feb. 8, 2026
Typical Working American Has Less Than $1,000 Saved for Retirement
New report finds major challenges remain in preparing for retirement
Feb. 7, 2026
US Job Openings Drop to 6.5 Million, Lowest Since 2020
Decline signals continued sluggishness in American labor market
