Black unemployment recently spiked. It that a warning for the economy?

Rising Black unemployment has been a leading indicator of broader economic downturns. It just spiked in September but economists aren't panicking yet.
U.S. News & World Report

Claims for Unemployment Benefits Drop to 197,000, the Lowest Since Mid-July as Layoffs Remain Rare

Claims for Unemployment Benefits Drop to 197,000, the Lowest Since Mid-July as Layoffs Remain Rare WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, as U.S. jobless ...

The Job Market Is Tough For Grads. Which Majors Have The Lowest Unemployment Rates?

The job market is challenging for new graduates, but some college majors have notably low unemployment rates. Here are the ...

Unemployment Worries Are Rising Among Americans—Why Economists Still See Job Market Stability

Americans are increasingly worried about their job, but economists expect the labor market to remain relatively stable ...

Unemployment claims are near their lowest levels since the late 1960s

Data released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed initial filings for unemployment benefits at 194,000 last week — ...
Visual Capitalist

Mapped: Unemployment Rates in Every U.S. State in 2026

The U.S. has nearly four percent unemployment in 2026. West Coast states like California drive up the national average.