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Economy

Deluge Continues: 26 Million Jobs Lost In Just 5 Weeks

9:59am April 23, 2020

The number of people forced out of work during the coronavirus lockdown keeps soaring. Last week, 4.4 million people filed for jobless benefits, boosting the total since last month to 26 million.

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People who lost their jobs wait in line to file for unemployment benefits at an Arkansas Workforce Center in Fayetteville, Ark., on April 6.

10 Years Of Spectacular U.S. Job Growth Nearly Wiped Out In 4 Weeks

9:56am April 16, 2020

The number of people filing for unemployment climbed by another 5.2 million, as the toll of the nation's economic dive continues to mount. In the past four weeks, 22 million have filed claims.

Millions of jobs have been lost as businesses keep their doors closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Working women have been hit hardest, accounting for nearly 60% of the early job cuts.

Economy

Women Are Losing More Jobs In Coronavirus Shutdowns

9:42am April 08, 2020

by Scott Horsley

Millions of jobs have been lost as businesses keep their doors closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Working women have been hit hardest, accounting for nearly 60% of the early job cuts.

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Payrolls drop 701,000, unemployment jumps to 4.4%.

Economy

U.S. Lost 701,000 Jobs In March; Much Worse To Come

11:36am April 03, 2020

by Scott Horsley

For the first time in nearly a decade, the economy suffered a net loss of jobs as the coronavirus began to take hold in the country. The unemployment rate shot up to 4.4%.

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Chart: Unemployment Claims Spike During The Coronavirus Crisis

Staggering: Record 10 Million File For Unemployment In 2 Weeks

5:06pm April 02, 2020

by Avie Schneider

The staggering number of people claiming jobless benefits set a new record for the second week in a row. Much of the country has been ordered to stay at home, bringing the economy to a lurching halt.

Claims for unemployment benefits are spiking across the country as businesses shut down to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

3.3 Million File For Unemployment Claims, Shattering Records

11:59am March 26, 2020

by Jim Zarroli

A record number of Americans filed for unemployment benefits for the first time last week as the coronavirus hammered the economy. It's nearly five times the levels seen during the Great Recession.

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Kroger advertises it's hiring on a billboard in Jackson, Miss., on Monday.

National

From Grocery Stores To Pizza Delivery, Some Companies Are On A Hiring Spree

2:28pm March 24, 2020

by Alina Selyukh

Even as millions of Americans are losing jobs in restaurants, hotels and airlines, a few industries are adding thousands of workers. They include pharmacies, online retail and delivery services.

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Business

Amazon Will Hire Thousands In North Carolina To Meet Online Demand

11:28am March 19, 2020

by Neal Charnoff

As unemployment in North Carolina is expected to skyrocket due to the spread of the coronavirus, there is one bright spot on the horizon. Amazon is preparing to hire thousands of workers.

An Urban Outfitters store displays a closed sign in Santa Monica, Calif. With businesses shutting down around the country, a flood of new unemployment claims are pouring in.

Economy

Unemployment Websites Are Crashing Across The Country

7:00pm March 18, 2020

by Jim Zarroli

With more and more businesses shutting down around the country, a flood of new unemployment claims are pouring in. But President Trump continues to downplay the impact of the virus on the economy.

A sign at a bar in Washington, D.C., alerts customers that it's closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Lawmakers are considering big moves to assist small businesses.

Small Businesses To Washington: Please Send Money Soon Or We Won't Survive

6:33pm March 18, 2020

by Chris Arnold

Many small businesses have just a couple of weeks worth of cash on hand to pay rent and make payroll. Half of Americans own or work at a small business and they need help soon to stay afloat.

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