Unemployment – Page 4

Can Low Unemployment Last Under Trump?

Hiring has slowed, but joblessness remains at levels defying economic norms. Big policy changes under a new administration could test that resilience.

By Talmon Joseph Smith

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Britain’s Flawed Jobs Reports Leave Economists ‘Second-Guessing’

Officials are grappling with an incomplete picture of Britain’s labor market as the national statistics agency strains to improve data quality.

By Eshe Nelson

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November Jobs Report Shows Gain of 227,000; Unemployment Rises

Hiring bounced back after disruptions from storms and a major strike.

By Lydia DePillis

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For Those in Need of a Job, Landing One Might Still Be a Challenge

Layoffs remain relatively low, but people who lose their jobs could be struggling to find new ones.

By Danielle Kaye