A bill to bolster the nation’s unemployment insurance program reflects the concern — and the risks — in Washington.
Category: Unemployment
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Fearing Mass A.I. Layoffs, Some in Congress Eye Ways to Aid Workers
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Why Many Voters Are Unhappy With the Economy
The New York Times – Business:With the midterms approaching, the economy is a top concern for voters. Our chief economic correspondent, Ben Casselman, describes which aspects of the economy have voters so frustrated.
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For Clues About How A.I. Will Change Work, Look to the Past
The New York Times – Business:Economists hope earlier episodes of labor disruption, from the Industrial Revolution to the Great Depression, can help us prepare for the age of artificial intelligence.
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Black Unemployment Hints at a Job Market in Worse Shape Than It Seems
The New York Times – Business:The Black unemployment rate climbed a percentage point to 7 percent in September, almost double the rate for white workers.
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Black Unemployment Rose Sharply in September, Jobs Report Shows
The New York Times – Business:Economists had taken a recent drop in Black unemployment as a hopeful sign that job gains were lifting a broad share of workers.
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Soft Jobs Report Boosts Market Bets Fed Will Skip October Rate Increase
The New York Times – Business:The odds of an interest rate change at the Federal Reserve’s meeting in late October have dropped following a softer jobs report and strong signaling from bank officials.
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What to Do If You’re Laid Off and Too Young for Medicare
The New York Times – Business:At best, older, laid-off workers will struggle to find health insurance that bridges the years before they qualify for Medicare at age 65.
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More Fed Officials Lost Patience About Elevated Inflation at Latest Meeting
The New York Times – Business:Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s July gathering showed broadening support for higher borrowing costs to stamp out lingering price pressures.
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Should You Be Dating While Unemployed?
The New York Times – Business:If you’re single and unemployed, it may make sense to prioritize job hunting. But that doesn’t have to mean putting your life on pause.
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Labor Market Shifts Into Reverse as Employers Balk at Hiring
The New York Times – Business:A spring surge rapidly faded as the summer brought higher prices and more uncertainty for businesses, even as they avoided layoffs.
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More Young College Graduates Are Living At Home. Is That a Bad Thing?
The New York Times – Business:More young adults are living with their parents. The development suggests that they face a weak job market, but also that fewer face stigma in returning to the roost.
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China, Its Economy Stumbling, Signals Only Cautious Support
The New York Times – Business:The ruling Politburo called for “more proactive” tax and spending policies but did not endorse broad action to address weak consumer spending.