Tag: recession
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Jobless claims decrease to lowest since pandemic
The economy continues to turn around as the effects of the pandemic diminish. Employers are adding jobs, the unemployment rate continues to decrease and sales have jumped back. The Associated Press has the story: Only 576,000 Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits tumbled…
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March increase in hiring the most since August
Employment continues to bounce back from the severe dip it took due to the coronavirus pandemic. Although the economy remains more than 8 million jobs short of the number it had before the pandemic erupted a little over a year ago, the pace of hiring continues to increase. The Associated Press has the story: Employers…