Jarrell Dillard

US job openings fell in September to the lowest since early 2021 and layoffs picked up, consistent with a slowdown in the labor market.

Applications for US unemployment benefits fell last week to their lowest since May as southeastern states continued to recover from the impact of two severe storms.

Applications for US unemployment benefits ticked up last week, remaining near average pre-pandemic levels.

US small-business optimism rose in October on brighter views for the economy in the lead-up to the election.

Applications for US unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level since May last week, signaling there is still a healthy demand for workers after recent storms and strikes.

Before Donald Trump’s election, Redfin Corp. projected mortgage rates would average 6.1% next year. But three days after the election, they revised their estimate upward to 6.8% – basically unchanged from today’s high levels.

I’m Jarrell Dillard, an economics reporter in Washington, DC. Today we’re looking at the outlook for the US housing market. Send us feedback and tips to [email protected] or get in touch on X via @economics. And if you aren’t yet signed up to receive this newsletter, you can do so here.

Applications for US unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week to the lowest level since April, illustrating a solid job market.

La confianza del consumidor estadounidense aumentó en noviembre menos de lo que se había informado anteriormente, reflejando las profundas divisiones entre republicanos y demócratas sobre el rumbo de la economía tras la victoria electoral de Donald Trump.

US consumer sentiment rose in November by less than previously reported, reflecting deep divisions among Republicans and Democrats about the path for the economy after Donald Trump’s presidential election win.