unemployment rate
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2023
U.S. adds a surprisingly strong 517,000 jobs despite Fed hikes
It was a surprisingly strong gain in the face of the Federal Reserve’s aggressive drive to slow growth and tame inflation with higher interest rates.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2023
Maine unemployment rate inches up
The state's jobless rate rose slightly to 3.8% in December and is just slightly above the U.S. rate.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2022
U.S. jobless claims rise slightly but remain near historic lows
Initial unemployment claims increased by 9,000 to 225,000 in the week ended Dec. 24.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2022
Maine’s unemployment rate increased to 3.6% in October even as the number of jobs set a record
A labor department official says the figures speak to a tight labor market in which employers are trying to increase their staffing levels.