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Rising unemployment taxes could hinder hiring

WASHINGTON—As if small businesses needed another reason not to hire, consider their latest financial burden: The cost of rising unemployment itself. Employers already are squeezed by tight credit, rising health care costs, wary consumers and a higher ...

From CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER, Boston Globe,  22 Nov 2009

Related Topics: University of Chicago

More states add jobs, but many temps

Nevada at 13 percent, Rhode Island at 12.9 percent, California at 12.5 percent and South Carolina's 12.1 percent. WASHINGTON — In a sharp improvement, more than half of U.S. states added jobs in October, though economists said many of the gains likely ...

From CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER, Inside Bay Area,  20 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Economic Policy Institute,  IHS Inc.,  Global Insight,  Labor Department

More states add jobs, but many for temporary staff

WASHINGTON In a sharp improvement, more than half of U.S. states added jobs in October, though economists said many of the gains likely occurred in temporary employment. That's customarily a positive a sign. Employers usually hire temporary workers ...

From CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER, San Diego Union-Tribune,  20 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Economic Policy Institute,  Global Insight,  IHS Inc.,  Labor Department

New jobless claims unchanged this week at about a half-million

fall to 125,000 in November. But the economy needs to add about 125,000 jobs a month just to keep the unemployment rate from rising. WASHINGTON — The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, remaining ...

From CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER ASSOCIATED PRESS, The San Jose Mercury News,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Labor Department,  Dow Jones,  U.S. Congress,  America Online,  Time Warner Inc.

New jobless claims unchanged, foreclosures rise

WASHINGTON - The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, remaining above the level that would indicate the economy is adding jobs. ...

From CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER, Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Jonathan Williams,  Labor Department,  Deutsche Bank,  Dow Jones,  U.S. Congress

Jobless benefits could end for many in January

WASHINGTON - More than 1 million people will run out of unemployment benefits in January unless Congress quickly extends federal emergency aid, a nonprofit group said Wednesday. States typically provide 26 weeks of unemployment insurance for those who ...

From CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER, AZ Central.com,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Congress,  U.S. Senate,  Steny Hoyer,  Harry Reid

October wholesale inflation up less than expected

before finishing the month at about $77, up from about $70 in September. In this file aerial photo of Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, an oil storage facility is shown in Linden, N.J. Wholesale prices rose less than expected in October as a weak economy keeps ...

From CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER, Long Beach Press-Telegram,  17 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Thomson Reuters,  Federal Reserve,  Ben Bernanke,  Labor Department

Wholesale inflation up less than expected in Oct.

Wholesale prices rose less than expected in October as the weak economy keeps inflation pressures largely in check. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Monday that inflation probably will remain "subdued for some time." That allows the central ...

From CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER, San Francisco Chronicle,  17 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Thomson Reuters,  Federal Reserve,  Ben Bernanke,  Labor Department

Claims fall; when jobs will come is anyone's guess

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the sputtering job market flashing an encouraging sign — unemployment claims at their lowest point since January — the White House announced a summit Thursday to try to speed the day when hiring finally starts again. While ...

From CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER, NevadaAppeal.com,  13 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  White House,  J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.,  U.S. Republican Party,  Federal Reserve

Banks need consent 
on overdraft fees

Banks will have to secure their customers’ consent before charging large overdraft fees on ATM and debit card transactions, according to a new rule announced Thursday by the Federal Reserve. ...

From CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER, Atlanta Journal Constitution,  13 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Federal Reserve,  U.S. Congress,  Bank of America,  J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.,  Wells Fargo

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