News Clip3:47
Curated Video

There's no September jobs report because the government office that prepares it is shut down

Higher Ed
The Bureau of Labor Statistics, which releases monthly labor data, is closed. That makes it harder for economists at all levels to understand which way the economy is moving. (Scripps News)
News Clip0:54
Curated Video

4.4 Million Americans Quit or Changed Jobs in February

9th - Higher Ed
Around 4.4 Million Americans have either quit their jobs or changed them this past February. The high turnover comes as the Bureau of Labor reported that there were more than 11.3 million job openings despite 6.7 million people getting...
News Clip1:54
Curated Video

New grads are struggling to find jobs, experts say there's a few reasons why

9th - Higher Ed
New grads are struggling to find entry-level positions. Leadership reporter Brit Morse explains how AI, tariffs, and economic uncertainty are reshaping the job market.
News Clip2:28
Curated Video

Economic data gathering concerns amid Trump cuts

Higher Ed
Former BLS Commissioner Erica Groshen weighs in on the disbanding of the Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee. (Scripps News)
News Clip4:01
Bloomberg

UAW Threatens to Expand Strikes Again

Higher Ed
The United Auto Workers union plans to expand its strike against Detroit's legacy automakers on Friday if there isn't major progress in negotiations. Bloomberg's Su Keenan has the latest.



Follow Bloomberg for business...
News Clip2:26
Curated Video

Experts Warn: Medical Bills Could Increase Due To Inflation

Higher Ed
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest report says consumer goods jumped 8.5%. That's the largest inflation increase in the past 40 years.
News Clip0:39
Curated Video

Fifth Consecutive Year U.S. Poverty Rate Falls

Higher Ed
According to the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics the poverty rate in the United States decreased 10.5 percent in 2019.
News Clip2:38
Curated Video

Millions Planning To Change Their Jobs As COVID Cases Decrease

Higher Ed
Experts predict a huge wave will leave their employer in the months ahead. A survey found 25% of U.S. employees plan to switch jobs.
News Clip0:40
Curated Video

U.S. Employers Added 128,000 Jobs in October

Higher Ed
The unemployment rate did rise slightly to 3.6 percent, but it's being attributed to the 325,000 Americans who started looking for work.
News Clip0:22
Curated Video

U.S. Employers Add 49,000 Jobs In January, Unemployment Rate Drops

Higher Ed
The service industry continues to struggle and again saw the largest declines, as many restaurants and hospitality sectors struggle amid the pandemic.
News Clip1:06
Curated Video

'Misclassification Error' Leads To Inaccurate May Jobs Report

Higher Ed
The unemployment rate in May was likely three points higher than what was initially reported.
News Clip0:52
Curated Video

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Continue Slow Decline

Higher Ed
1.5 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week.
News Clip0:59
Curated Video

1.3 Million Americans File Jobless Claims

Higher Ed
Weekly claims have been falling for months but remain above the 1 million mark.
News Clip1:11
Curated Video

Job Gains Continue To Fall Short Of Expectations In August

Higher Ed
According to the government's latest numbers, businesses made 130,000 new hires last month.
News Clip0:19
Curated Video

Grocery Prices Are Up, And Experts Say That Won't Change Soon

Higher Ed
Experts say stockpiling and supply disruption amid the pandemic have been driving prices up, and that it's likely going to continue.
News Clip1:35
Bloomberg

U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Fall Less Than Forecast at 1.51 Million

Higher Ed
Jun.18 -- U.S. initial jobless claims in state programs totaled 1.51 million in the week ended June 13, down slightly from 1.57 million in the prior week. Bloomberg's Mike McKee has the latest on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
News Clip0:58
Curated Video

Weekly Jobless Claims Fall Slightly, But Less Than Expected

Higher Ed
Economists predicted last week's claims would come in around 1.3 million.
News Clip1:50
Bloomberg

U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Fall to 709K, CPI Unchanged

Higher Ed
Nov.12 -- U.S. initial jobless claims in regular state programs totaled 709,000 in the week ended Nov. 7, while the consumer price index remained unchanged in October. Bloomberg's Mike McKee breaks down the numbers on "Bloomberg...
Instructional Video9:47
Khan Academy

Unemployment Rate Primer, Current Economics, Finance and Capital Markets

11th - Higher Ed
Ever wonder how the Bureau of Labor Statistics calculates the ever-changing unemployment rate? Sal explains this by breaking down the US population into subsets, including the labor force and the unemployed. He explains the formula for...