Dec 16, 2025 · What to know about the report. The unemployment rate rose in November, a warning sign for the health of a labor market that has been strained by federal layoffs and rising costs.

Oct 3, 2025 · And while the nation's unemployment rate remains historically low, at 4.3%, the share of Americans defined as long-term unemployed — or those unemployed for 27 weeks or longer — has …

Nov 20, 2025 · Why did unemployment rise if the economy added jobs in September? A delayed jobs report showed U.S. employers added 119,000 jobs in September, surpassing expectations, but …

Sep 11, 2023 · With millions of Americans missing from the workforce, the unemployment rate is being artificially depressed. Accounting for this sleight of hand reveals an unemployment rate of over 6%,...

Sep 5, 2025 · Most of the increase in both the number of unemployed and the jobless rate occurred in the first part of the year, continuing trends for these measures that began in the second half of 2023. …

Apr 14, 2025 · We find that the recent increase in unemployment can be traced to a fall in the job-finding rate—the rate at which people transition from being unemployed to being employed. We also …

On one hand, employers are adding jobs at a pace that suggests economic growth. On the other hand, unemployment is rising and confidence in long-term stability is shrinking. It’s a win-loss...

Aug 2, 2024 · What is the unemployment rate? The unemployment rate represents the number of unemployed people as a percentage of the labor force. The labor force is made up of people who …

Sep 15, 2025 · The U.S. economy is seeing a rise in long-term unemployment, with more than 1.9 million Americans out of work for 27 weeks or more, sparking concerns about the labor market.

Dec 16, 2025 · Unemployment Rate in the United States decreased to 4.40 percent in December from 4.50 percent in November of 2025. This page provides the latest reported value for - United States …