Layoff

More job opportunities, fewer layoffs as the U.S. labor market cools

In October the U.S. job openings rose while the layoffs hit a record low, indicating a labor market cool down

12 months ago

Rise in Jobless Claims Reflects Persistent Layoffs in the U.S. Job Market

Jobless claims rose to 243,000, marking the eighth week above 220,000, reflecting persistent layoffs and signaling potential labor market challenges

1 year ago

In Indonesian banking, rise in religious conservatism ripples across sector

A rise in religious conservatism in Indonesia is drawing talent away from what some view as un-Islamic jobs in banking,…

4 years ago

Asian shares up but set for weekly loss after hawkish Fed

Asian shares inched higher on Friday but were set for a weekly loss, while the U.S. dollar hovered near two-month…

4 years ago

U.S. labor market healing despite unexpected rise in weekly jobless claims

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased last week for the first time in 1-1/2 months,…

4 years ago