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US employers post a record 9.3 million job openings in April
US employers posted a record 9.3 million job openings in April with the US economy reopening at break-neck speed.
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Federal Reserve officials signal open to taper talk at 'upcoming meetings'
US Treasuries declined on heavy futures volumes after the minutes were published
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Unemployment is falling in rich countries, but not every job is coming back
The pandemic has pushed out older employees and is deepening inequality as lower income workers feel the brunt of the crisis
US jobless claims jump to 744,000 as Covid-19 still forces layoffs
Initial claims in regular state programs increased by 16,000 to 744,000 in the week ended April 3, Labor Department data showed Thursday. Economists in a Bloomberg survey estimated 680,000 claims
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US job openings jump to two-year high in boost to labour market
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. job openings rose to a two-year high in February while hiring picked up as strengthening domestic demand amid increased COVID-19 vaccinations and additional pandemic aid from the government boost companies' needs for more workers.
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S&P 500, Dow at all-time highs after strong jobs data; Nasdaq rises 110 pts
Ten of the 11 major S&P sectors rose, with consumer discretionary, industrials, financials and communication services leading gains
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Job growth in US topped 900,000 in March as hiring broadened
The payroll figures showed broad-based gains across industries, led by a 280,000 surge in leisure and hospitality
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Amazon uses loopholes to not pay a penny in tax: US President Joe Biden
Unveils $2-trn plan aimed at modernising America's crumbling transport network, creating millions of jobs
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US jobless claims rise to 719,000 as coronavirus still forces layoffs
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signalling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen
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Biden proposes $2 trillion 'once-in-a-generation' investment in US economy
"It's a once-in-a-generation investment in America, unlike anything we've seen or done," Biden said in Pittsburgh
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US private payrolls rise less than expected in February, shows data
Private payrolls increased by 117,000 jobs last month, the ADP National Employment Report showed on Wednesday
US employers add just 49,000 jobs as unemployment falls to 6.3%
The tepid increase followed a decline of 227,000 jobs in December, the first loss since April
Amazon's hiring spree continues in 2021, 3,000 new jobs to Boston
Amazon's 2020 hiring spree does not appear to be slowing in the new year with the company announcing 3,000 new jobs in Boston in coming years.
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Biden launches sweeping Covid-19 changes on first full day in White House
The Biden administration is aiming at a coordinated federal coronavirus response to the 10-month pandemic, focused on boosting vaccines, increasing testing, reopening schools
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US weekly jobless claims decline moderately as Covid tears through nation
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits decreased modestly last week as the Covid pandemic tears through the nation
US weekly jobless claims jump on Covid-19, renewed supplementary payments
The number of Americans filing first-time applications for unemployment benefits surged last week, confirming a weakening in labor market conditions as coronavirus affects businesses
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Explained: All you should know about America's new H-1B selection process
Here's how US plans to modify H-1B visa selection process, priorities skill and wage levels
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US to modify H-1B visa selection process, prioritise skill, wage levels
US Immigration will modify the H-1B selection process, prioritising wages to protect the economic interests of US workers and better ensure the most highly skilled foreign workers benefit from
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US jobless benefit cut-off pushes millions to financial cliff-edge
Emergency unemployment benefits of roughly 14 million ended on Saturday
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US weekly jobless claims hit three-month high due to Covid-19 restrictions
The number of Americans filing first-time claims for jobless benefits unexpectedly rose last week as a relentless wave of new Covid-19 infections hobbled business operations
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