Unemployment rate
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PublishedAugust 18, 2023
Maine’s jobless rate sits at record low for fourth month
The question is now whether that low streak will stay steady.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2023
Weekly applications for jobless aid tick up from 5-month low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but remained at a historically low level that points to a robust job market.
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PublishedMay 2, 2023
U.S. job openings dip to 9.6 million, lowest since 2021
U.S. job openings fell in March to the lowest level in nearly two years, a sign that the American labor market is cooling in the face of higher interest rates.
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PublishedApril 20, 2023
U.S. unemployment claims tick up to 245,000, but still low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits remained low by historic standards last week.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2023
More Americans file for jobless claims; layoffs remain low
U.S. applications for jobless benefits rose last week but remain at historically low levels despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to cool the economy and job market in its fight against inflation.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2023
Maine unemployment fell below 3% in January
At the same time, the number of jobs in the state rose to an all-time high of 648,000.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2023
January U.S. job openings dip, but still high at 10.8 million
Job openings fell from 11.2 million in December but remained high by historical standards, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2023
U.S. adds a surprisingly strong 517,000 jobs despite Fed hikes
It was a surprisingly strong gain in the face of the Federal Reserve’s aggressive drive to slow growth and tame inflation with higher interest rates.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2023
Maine unemployment rate inches up
The state's jobless rate rose slightly to 3.8% in December and is just slightly above the U.S. rate.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2022
U.S. jobless claims rise slightly but remain near historic lows
Initial unemployment claims increased by 9,000 to 225,000 in the week ended Dec. 24.
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