That’s a very long way from the official 4.2 percent unemployment figure. It’s also an echo of voters’ frequent and loud complaints during the campaign.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at historically low levels, the Labor Department said Wednesday. U.S. jobless claims ...

The low unemployment rate, which stood at 4.2% in April, has signaled to economists and investors alike that the U.S. economy remains relatively healthy.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at historically low levels, the Labor Department said Wednesday. U.S. jobless ...

US unemployment ticked down, hovering at historically low levels by: PAUL WISEMAN, Associated Press Posted: Jun 18, 2025 / 11:55 AM CDT Updated: Jun 18, 2025 / 11:56 AM CDT ...