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Reports that employment in the United States grew by just 96,000 jobs in September 2004, far below the expected 148,000. Doubt on the strength of the economic recovery; Decline in total employment by 585,000; Percentage of voters who believe the economy is the main issue in the November 2004 elections.

Reports that the United States Labor Department has said that employers added lower-than-expected 96,000 jobs in September 2004, as the unemployment rate held at 5.4 percent. Job cuts at an eight-month high of 107,863 in September; Job openings down sharply compared to August.

Reports on the decline in the unemployment rate in Canada to 7.1% in September 2004 from 7.2% in August 2004.

Reports on the decline of consumer borrowing in August 2004 in the U.S. Claims for unemployment benefits.

Reports that the Italian government-controlled airline Alitalia and its unions have agreed on an unemployment package as part of the firm's reorganization plan.

Reports on the increase in unemployment in Germany in 2004. Factors contributing to unemployment; Economic considerations; Percentage increase in unemployment.

Presents statistics concerning regional employment in the United States. Unemployment rates; Unemployment claims; New York metro area employment by industry.

Reports that the Consumer Price Index in the United States rose just 0.1 percent in August 2004 from the previous month, suggesting that inflation is not a problem for the economy. Increase in core prices in August for the third month in a row; Effect of a slowdown in economic growth in the second quarter on the inflation climate; Increase in new claims for unemployment.

Reports that New York City's unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level since September 2001 in the month of August 2004. Decline in the state unemployment rate; Industrial sectors that drove the job growth.

Reports on the state of the European economy in the second quarter of 2004. Significant slowdown of economy due to lag in spending; Impact of high unemployment on spending; Impending failure of European Union in its goal to become the world's most competitive economy by 2010.

Examines the economy of the United States. Chairman of President Bill Clinton's Council of Economic Advisers, Laura D'Andrea Tyson's assessment of the economy; Unemployment rate during the Great Depression; Bureau of Labor Statistics' alternative measure of unemployment.

Examines the economic condition of East Germany following the reunification. Chancellor Helmut Kohl's pledged to improve the living and working conditions in East Germany; Unemployment rate; Legacy of failed investments in Saxony.

Reports on the survey results regarding the unemployment rate in New York City citing an increase in the overall employment conditions attributed to the private-sector jobs despite the additional job losses in the finance and manufacturing sector.

Reports on the rise in the Australian unemployment rate in August 2004.

Reports on the performance of retail sales in the U.S. as of August 2004. Decline in initial jobless claims; Impact of retail sales on overall consumer spending during the third quarter of the year.

Discusses the possible inclusion of wages and unemployment in the issues to be emphasized by presidential candidate John Kerry during the Democratic National Convention. Political soundness of a promised insistence upon labor standards as part of future trade agreements; Merits and drawbacks of an international minimum wage; Assessment that the adoption of labor and environmental standards will now slow job and income losses in the United States; Strategies U.S. could resort to help improve the prospects of workers in developing countries.

Presents an overview of regional employment in New York as of July 2004. Unemployment rates; Unemployment claims; Employment levels in various industries; Regional help wanted index.

Points out that in its zeal to put the east on an equal footing with the west as fast as possible, the German government has created a society addicted to welfare and other subsidies. Decline of the private sector; Increase in the unemployment rate; Observation that the $1.5 trillion poured into the east since reunification have been wasted; Misplaced priorities on housing projects, while the need was for more jobs.

Cites the expected dates for the release of major economic indicators for the week of July 19, 2004. Housing construction figures for June 2004; Leading indicators and weekly jobless claims for June 2004.

Presents statistics on regional employment in the United States as of July 11, 2004. Unemployment rates; Unemployment claims; Total New York metro area employment.

Reports that Canada added 24,700 jobs in June 2004 as governments hired health and social assistance workers. Unemployment rate rose to 7.3 percent; Number of people working or looking for work rose by 39,100; Job creation and housing are leading Canada's economy for a third year.

Reports that retail sales increased in May 2004 in Hong Kong for a tenth consecutive month. Impact of a booming tourism and decline in unemployment.

Reports on developments in consumer borrowing, income and jobless benefit claims in the United States, based in a Federal Reserve report. Increase in consumer borrowing for a sixth consecutive month in May 2004; Increase in income in May 2004 at the fastest pace since December 2003; Decline in number of workers filing initial claims for jobless benefits to the lowest level since October 2000; Trends in consumer spending in May 2004.

Reports on the reduction in the number of unemployed in Germany.

Lists economic indicators, corporate profits reports and initial public offerings set for release in the United States in the week of July 5-9, 2004. Consumer credit; Jobless claims; Projected per-share earnings of Pepsi Bottling and Abbott Laboratories.

Reports on the status of the labor market in the United States in June. Employment and unemployment by demographic and type of work; Hidden unemployment; Share of population.

Editorial. Assesses the economic conditions in the United States. Job creation and job losses; Average hourly earnings; Effect of tax cuts; Unemployment rate; Productivity growth.

Reports on the decline of the unemployment rate and the increase in consumer spending and factory production in Japan in May 2004.

Presents employment figures for June 2004 in New York City. Decline in unemployment rates; Decline in new unemployment claims; Comparison of employment figures between different industries; Help wanted index.

Reports on the decline of unemployment rate in Brazil in May 2004.

Reports on the U.S. survey results regarding the relationship between employment, fatherhood, and marriage citing the lowest incidence of unemployment by married fathers with children and the highest incidence of unemployment by men without children.

The article discusses the economic and social conditions in the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood of West Baltimore, Maryland, noting that the neighborhood was home to Freddie Gray, an African American man who suffered life-ending injuries while in police custody. Topics addressed include high rates of unemployment, violent crime, and incarceration in the neighborhood; tensions between police and African Americans in the neighborhood; and the experiences of a young family in Sandtown-Winchester.

The article reports on difficulties in hiring state government employees. It mentions the record numbers of job openings, low unemployment levels and increased pay in the private sector as barriers to finding employees, and how state budgets can also prevent hiring of appropriate numbers of employees.

The article focuses on the economic problems facing Italy a year after it handed power to a coalition of the right-wing populist League and the anti-establishment Five Star Movement. Topics covered include the chaos and uncertainty facing the country after League leader Matteo Salvini called for snap elections in the midst of a conflict with Five Star, the decision of companies to defer expansion in a time of political acrinomy, and the problem of high national unemployment rate facing Italy.

The article reports that factories in France are facing a labor shortage, despite the country's unemployment rate of over 8 percent as of 2019. Topics covered include the companies' struggle to modernize, the low minimum wage, and an image problem faced by the manufacturing industry after decades of competition from Asia and the Eastern Europe. Also discussed are efforts by the government to enhance the industry's appeal among workers.

The article deals with the problem of age discrimination in employment in the U.S. which puts experienced workers in a tough position. Topics covered include the shortage of workers in large companies and family businesses in the country, recent decisions by federal appeals courts in Chicago, Illinois and Atlanta, Georgia that have made suing even harder, and the vulnerability of older people to prolonged joblessness.

The article reports on the strength shown by the U.S. labor market in April 2019, with employers adding 263,000 jobs during the month and the unemployment rate falling to its lowest in half a century. Topics covered include impact of the figures released by the Labor Department on fears of recession, rate of decline in unemployment, and how the economic upturn will benefit the 2020 re-election campaign of President Donald Trump.

The article examines the reason wages in the U.S. are finally rising. Topics discussed include increase in the average hourly earnings in March 2019, possible explanation on why low-wage workers have experienced the fastest pay increases, and remarks from economist Adam Ozimek. It also reveals the government's official definition of unemployment.

The article looks at trends in the labor market in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2019. The Department of Labor revised up the number of jobs created in February and reported 196,000 new jobs created in March. However, the country's unemployment rate remained at 3.8 percent in March. Luke Tilley, chief economist at Wilmington Trust, noted the importance of the labor market to the economy.

The article discusses an increase in the minimum wage in Spain starting January 2019. The increase is expected to be a signature legacy of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The move has caused a debate about requiring employers to pay of a living wage. According to critics, including the central bank, the move would result in the loss of tens of thousands of jobs because of higher business costs.

The article reports on job gains in the U.S. amidst the government shutdown. Topics discussed include the tight labor market as reflected on strong hiring in the private sector and wage gains, the slight rise in unemployment due to the idling of federal workers, and economists' concerns about possible threats to the American economy including trade tensions, less consumer spending and slowdown in the European and Chinese economies.

The article focuses on results of an unemployment report revealed by Indian financial newspaper "The Business Standard", stating an increase in unemployment rate in India. The report was based on a survey and produced by India's National Sample Survey Office. It discusses the impact of the newspaper's data leakage on the government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the response of the chairman of government research organization NITI Aayog to the data leakage.

The article reports that the decision of President Moon Jae-in of South Korea to raise taxes and the minimum wage in order to boost the economy has failed to produce the intended results. Topics covered include increase in unemployment and slowdown in economic growth, some of the economic problems facing South Korea like widening wealth gap and stagnant wages, and the unintended consequences of Moon's actions for small businesses.

The article reports on the attacks against self-driving vehicles operated by Waymo, a driverless-car company spun out of Google, in Chandler, Arizona. The attackers used various weapons that include an unidentified sharp object, rocks, and a .22-caliber revolver. The reasons for such attacks include job losses and fear of the implications of artificial intelligence. Such attacks also raised concerns about the effect of the attacks on Waymo's emergency drivers.

The article reports that the unemployment rate in the U.S. in November 2018 held steady at 3.7 percent, the lowest in nearly half a century. Topics discussed include the slowing of hiring, steadiness of the labor market, the average monthly job gain, increase in average hourly earnings and entry-level wages.

The article reports on the failure of a strong U.S. economy to lift Republicans at the polls during the 2018 midterm elections. Democrats seized control of the House of Representatives due to several factors that include strong Democratic enthusiasm and fundraising and the unpopularity of President Donald Trump. Republicans also fell short in districts with low unemployment rates.

The article discusses a report released by the U.S. Labor Department on November 2, 2018 which shows the continued strength of the country's labor market. Employers added 250,000 jobs in October, while the unemployment rate remains unchanged at 3.7%. Monthly wages increased by 0.2% which produced a 3.1% rise in annual growth.

The article focuses on Corey Lackey, owner of the Lackey's Barber Shop, who lives in Rust Belt city where unemployment can be increased has business of his own and mentions benefits from tariffs on imports by U.S.

The article reports on the strong economic performance of the state of Wisconsin which serves as a challenge for Democratic candidates' efforts to win back the state from Republicans. Wisconsin supported U.S. President Donald Trump in 2016 despite not picking a Republican president since 1985. The state has a three percent unemployment rate which can help Republicans maintain control of the state.