Economy
The latest financial news, stock market updates and employment information.
DC unemployment rate is lowest in 5 years
Unemployment in the District of Columbia has fallen to its lowest rate since December 2008.
Obama takes action to address long-term unemployment
Obama issued a directive to federal agencies last week, and the White House announced pledges from more than 300 companies.
German unemployment up in Jan for seasonal factors
Germany’s unemployment rate rose to 7.3 percent in January, mainly due to seasonal factors, with about a quarter million more people out of work compared with December.
News Summary: UK unemployment rate nears 7 percent
LOWER UNEMPLOYMENT: Britain’s unemployment rate dropped 0.5 percent to 7.1 percent in the three months ended Nov. 30, a shade above the 7 percent level at which the Bank of England may reassess its monetary policy.
California farmers brace for drought, unemployment
Amid California’s driest year on record, the nation’s leading agricultural region is locked in drought and bracing for unemployment to soar, sending farm workers to food lines in a place famous for its abundance.
California farmers brace for drought, unemployment
(Scott Smith / Associated Press)
Amid California’s driest year on record, the nation’s leading agricultural region is locked in drought and bracing for unemployment to soar, sending farm workers to food lines in a place famous for its abundance.
The Post Most: Business
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1Labor union officials say Obama betrayed them in health-care rollout
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New Fed chief Janet Yellen lets a long career of breaking barriers speak for itself -
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The end of the tank? The Army says it doesn't need it, but industry wants to keep building it. -
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5Contractors say budget cuts, shutdown took toll on sales
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