PAUL WISEMAN AP economics writer

Articles by PAUL WISEMAN AP economics writer

Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 196,000, lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain low - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Business September 18, 2026

WASHINGTON -- The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped sharply last week, another sign that layoffs remain rare and most Americans enjoy job security. The Labor Department repοΏ½...

US job openings slip to 7.4 million, but labor market remains resilient in face of fighting in Iran - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Business August 5, 2026

WASHINGTON -- U.S. job openings fell slightly in June, but the labor market continued to show resilience in the face of an economic shock from fighting in Iran and the closure of the Strait of HormuzοΏ½...