Michigan jobless rate, nation's highest in August, up slightly to 15.3 percent in SeptemberOctober 14th, 2009 Mich. jobless rate up to 15.3 percent in Sept.LANSING, Mich. — Michigan's unemployment rate, which was the nation's highest at 15.2 percent in August, crept up to 15.3 percent in September, state officials said Wednesday.
Canada's jobless rate falls in September for first time in nearly a yearOctober 9th, 2009 Canada's Sept. unemployment rate fallsTORONTO — Canada's unemployment rate fell to 8.4 percent in September, the first decline in almost a year.
At 9.7 percent, US unemployment rate highest in 26 yearsSeptember 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US unemployment rate jumped to 9.7 percent in August, as employers slashed an additional 216,000 jobs, the Bureau of Labour Statistics reported Friday. While employers cut fewer jobs in August than in July - when 276,000 jobs were lost - the unemployment rate soared to a 26-year high.
Unemployment rate in Calif climbs to 11.9 percent in July, up from 11.6 percentAugust 21st, 2009 Unemployment rate in Calif climbs to 11.9 pctSACRAMENTO, Calif. — California's unemployment rate climbed to 11.9 percent in July, the highest number in modern record-keeping.
Meltdown 101: State unemployment report: Is the glass half-full, or half-empty?August 21st, 2009 Meltdown 101: State unemployment, by the numbersWASHINGTON — Texas added the third-highest number of jobs among the states last month — but its unemployment rate still jumped because thousands of jobless people streamed into the work force. That's typical of the Labor Department's July state employment report, which includes a wealth of good news and bad news — often from the same state.
Canadian economy sheds 45,000 jobs in July, unemployment rate steady at 8.6 pctAugust 7th, 2009 Canada sheds 45,000 jobs in JulyTORONTO — Canada lost a more-than-expected 45,000 jobs in July. Statistics Canada said Friday the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 8.6 percent, an 11-year-high.
Unemployment tops 10 percent in 16 states in June; Michigan at 15.2 percent, highest since '84July 17th, 2009 Unemployment tops 10 percent in 16 states in JuneWASHINGTON — The U.S. Labor Department says unemployment topped 10 percent in 16 states last month.
Canada sheds 7,400 jobs in June, pushing unemployment rate to 8.6 percentJuly 10th, 2009 Canada's unemployment rate rises to 11-year highTORONTO — Canada lost 7,400 jobs in June as the unemployment rate climbed to its highest level in 11 years. Statistics Canada announced Friday that the unemployment rate rose to 8.6 percent last month from 8.4 percent in May.
Canada unemployment rate rises to 8.4 percent, highest level in 11 yearsJune 5th, 2009 Canada unemployment highest in 11 yearsTORONTO — Canada's unemployment rate rose to 8.4 percent in May, the highest level in 11 years and up from 8 percent registered in April. Statistics Canada announced Friday the country lost a worse than expected 42,000 jobs in May.
Meltdown 101: A deep dive into the unemployment report sheds light on the nation's challengesMay 9th, 2009 Meltdown 101: Unemployment report, by the numbersWASHINGTON — April saw the fewest job layoffs in six months, but that fact was no comfort to workers who were laid off or to the millions who have lost jobs during this recession. And that's only part of the story.
Job losses slow to 539,000 in April; jobless rate rises to 8.9 percent, highest since 1983May 8th, 2009 Layoffs slow to 539K in April; jobless rate risesWASHINGTON — The pace of layoffs slowed in April, with employers cutting 539,000 jobs, the fewest in six months. But the unemployment rate climbed to 8.9 percent as many businesses remained wary of hiring given all the economic and financial uncertainties.
Canadian economy adds 35,900 workers, unemployment remains at 8.0 percentMay 8th, 2009 Canada adds jobs in AprilOTTAWA — Canada unexpectedly gained 35,900 jobs in April as the unemployment rate remained at a seven-year high of 8 percent. Statistics Canada says Friday all of the jobs gains were in the self-employed category, which is normally a sign of labor market weakness.
Singapore unemployment jumps to 3.2 percent in 1st quarter as manufacturing sheds jobsApril 30th, 2009 Singapore unemployment jumps to 3.2 percentSINGAPORE — The number of jobless Singaporeans jumped in the first quarter to its highest since 2005 as a slump in global trade pummeled the city-state's exports and sparked manufacturing layoffs. The unemployment rate rose to a seasonally adjusted 3.2 percent in March from 2.5 percent in December and 1.9 percent in March 2008, Singapore's Manpower Ministry said in a statement Thursday.
Canada lowers overnight rate to historic low of 0.25 percentApril 22nd, 2009 TORONTO - Warning that the current recession could be worse than expected,the Bank of Canada Tuesday cut its overnight rate to the historic low of 0.25 percent. Announcing the cut, the central bank said, 'While more aggressive monetary and fiscal policy actions are under way across the G20 (nations), measures to stabilize the global financial system have taken longer thangexpected to enact.
Canadians default on bills as jobs disappearApril 1st, 2009 TORONTO - With the economy sinking deeper into recession and jobs disappearing fast, more and more Canadians have begun defaulting on their home bills. A national survey by the credit information group, Equifax Consulting Solutions, revealed Tuesday that bill delinquency rates have soared to the highest level of 7.3 percent in a decade.
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