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How Prepared Are We for A.I. Layoffs?
new video loaded: How Prepared Are We for A.I. Layoffs?Our chief economics correspondent, Ben Casselman, describes how A.I.-related layoffs are testing the resilience of...
US payrolls rose by 178,000 in March, more than expected; unemployment at 4.3%
American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%. The Labor...
US applications for unemployment benefits inch down to 213,000 as layoffs remain stable
US jobless claims edged down slightly last week, signalling continued stability in layoffs despite signs of a slowing labour market. For the week ending...
US employers cut 92,000 jobs in February; unemployment rate rises to 4.4%
US employers cut 92,000 jobs in February, signalling continued weakness in the labour market, while the unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.4%.The Labour Department...
US stocks flirt with a record after the unemployment rate unexpectedly improves
US stocks are flirting with a record on Wednesday (February 11) following an encouraging report that said the nation’s unemployment rate unexpectedly improved last...
