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Applications for jobless benefits inch up, but layoffs remain low, labor market healthy
Slightly more Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low.NBC News - Mar. 20 -
US applications for unemployment benefits hold steady, remain in recent healthy range
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week, a sign that the labor market remains healthy as companies continue to retain their employeesABC News - 1d -
Fewer Americans file for jobless claims, signaling a still-healthy US labor market
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, indicating a still-healthy U.S. labor marketABC News - Mar. 13 -
U.S. jobless claims still showed few private-sector layoffs, but more ex-federal workers got benefits
The private sector is still culling very few jobs, the latest report on jobless claims shows, but more federal workers fired by the Trump administration are applying for benefits.MarketWatch - Mar. 20 -
DOGE-Driven Job Applicant Boom Prompts Spike in AI Use by Recruiters
Hiring managers are relying on AI to sort thousands of applications as tech layoffs and restructuring of the federal government leave many skilled, specialized workers jobless.Inc. - 2d -
Job openings see gains in January in a sign of labor market stability
The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey showed that postings rose to 7.74 million on the month, up 232,000 from December.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Jobless claims little changed, while impact from government spending cuts expected later this spring
Initial jobless claims fell by 2,000 to 220,000 in the week that ended on March 8, the Labor Department said Thursday.MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
'Wealthy tax dodgers' could benefit from IRS layoffs, Democrats warn
Democrats says "wealthy tax dodgers" could see less IRS scrutiny amid agency layoffs. Here's what to know.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
They lost their federal jobs and now can’t get jobless benefits: ‘You’re left watching your bank account slowly bleed’
Fired federal workers are having trouble getting unemployment benefits — and some experts fear that could spell trouble for the broader economy.MarketWatch - Mar. 15 -
'Wealthy tax dodgers' could benefit from IRS layoffs, Democrats warn
As the IRS faces mass layoffs, Congressional Democrats warn those staffing cuts could undermine the agency’s progress in collecting unpaid funds from “wealthy tax dodgers.”NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Prison labor, an invisible workforce of the U.S. economy
Incarcerated workers produce $2 billion in goods and $9 billion in services every year. But not all of the incarcerated are paid for their labor, which can benefit people inside and outside a ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Indeed Reports Huge Spike in Former Federal Workers Seeking Jobs After DOGE Cuts
A study by the job posting and career advisory website says job applications by government workers spiked 70 percent in February, flooding the labor market with skilled and specialized candidates ...Inc. - 3d -
Stock futures fall as Bessent dismisses market worries: ‘Corrections are healthy’
U.S. stock futures declined Sunday after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he’s not worried about a market downturn, despite a miserable stretch for Wall Street.MarketWatch - Mar. 17 -
D.C. housing market shows signs of cracks amid mass federal layoffs
The supply of homes for sale across the nation always rises ahead of the busy spring market, but the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area is seeing an outsized increase, according to Realtor.com.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
The Trump administration says this is a ‘healthy’ stock-market correction. Can the S&P 500 avoid a bear market?
White House tariffs have some investors on edge that a trade war risks triggering a recession, potentially pushing U.S. stocks into a bear market after their recent correction.MarketWatch - Mar. 17 -
Mississippi Sheriff Used Inmate Labor for Family Farm
In Mississippi, incarcerated trusties cleaned chicken houses, fixed cars and installed flooring for the benefit of a local sheriff and his associates, a new investigation found.The New York Times - 1d -
Bumble Bee Foods Is Accused of Tolerating Forced Labor in Supply Chain
In a lawsuit filed in California, the plaintiffs said that Bumble Bee Foods was aware of and benefited from abuse by suppliers. The company declined to comment.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Stock market opens low following Wall Street's worst day in years
The stock market opened in the red as a major sell off continues prompted by fears of a recession and uncertainty from President Donald Trump's tariffs. NBC News' Brian Cheung reports on what could ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
It’s getting ‘uncomfortably difficult’ to find a job. Here are the bright spots in this labor market.
Why the latest report is giving job hunters the jitters: longer stretches of unemployment and more part-time work.MarketWatch - Mar. 8 -
FAFSA site sees outage after Education Department mass layoff
The studentaid.gov website was down for hours Wednesday after the Education Department laid off half its workforce. Downdetector saw hundreds of users report the outage of the Free Application ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Dow futures inch higher after recession fears fuel plunge
Dow futures make tepid advance in the wake of a broad market plunge that had the blue-chip index shedding nearly 900 points.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Tariff fears are raising construction costs by up to 20%, says Related Group CEO
Related said the high end of the real estate market remains strong, especially in Florida.CNBC - Mar. 21 -
It’s finally time for joined-up European markets
In principle, the arguments for deeper and less fragmented capital markets are obviousFinancial Times - 5h -
It’s finally time for joined-up European markets
In principle, the arguments for deeper and less fragmented capital markets are obviousFinancial Times - 5h -
Netanyahu hits a new low — and he’s going lower
A substantial majority of Israelis increasingly fear that even after 17 months of war, Netanyahu continues to operate for his own political benefit rather than the benefit of the country.The Hill - 3d -
DC housing market shows signs of cracks amid mass federal layoffs
The number of active listings in the D.C. metro area is sharply higher compared with last year.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Treasury Department Secretary says he’s 'not worried about the markets'
Treasury Department Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that he is “not worried about the markets” after a rough week for the stock market. “I can tell you that corrections are healthy, they’re ...The Hill - Mar. 16 -
Football Daily | Manchester United, Arsenal and a game of (free-kick) inches
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! . Football Daily can’t help but yearn for the days when footballers weren’t particularly interested in walls. Back in 1978, the players of West ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
US stock futures inch higher after selloff amid recession concerns
Dow futures traded up 156 points, or about 0.36%.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton questionable again with low back soreness
Pacers All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton is still questionable with low back soreness, but the injury report has otherwise cleaned up.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Mortgage rates drop to the lowest level in 5 months, luring home buyers back into the housing market
Mortgage applications rose 11.2% in the past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
Labor Strife Looms Over MLB Opening Day
Plus: Untenable in Tampa, Cinderella didn't show up for March Madness, TGL, and more.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
5 College Stars Heating Up the Card Market During March Madness
The first weekend of the NCAA Tournament caused major movements in the trading card marketYahoo Sports - 4d -
Starmer's plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma
The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfareBBC News - Mar. 17 -
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says corrections are 'healthy' and 'normal.' Jim Cramer disagrees
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday parsed recent market action.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
Push-up power! The exercise you need for a healthy, happy life – and eight ways to make it easier
Fast, free and phenomenally effective, push-ups are an unbeatable way to build the muscle you need every day – all the way into old age. Here’s how to master them, even if you’ve previously ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
FirstFT: M&A at decade low as market uncertainty kills ‘Trump bump’ hopes
Also in today’s newsletter, Turkey’s main opposition leader formally arrested, and the new nuclear arms raceFinancial Times - 4d -
Best remaining players after the 1st wave of NFL free agency
Now that the first wave of free agency has crashed, who are the best remaining players out on the open market? Here are 55 notable names . . .Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Fired Federal Workers Face a Sluggish Job Market
Unemployment is low, but there isn’t much room to move around — especially for those with highly government-specific skills.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
If Trey Hendrickson, Bengals trade market collapses, what happens next?
A new update says the Trey Hendrickson trade market might've dried up.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14
