Sep 03, 2010 08:18PM

Despite hiring, US unemployment rate seems frozen (AP)

AP - Unemployment is stuck at high levels even though some companies are hiring. The problem, government data show, is that too few jobs are being created for the growing number of people looking for work.

Sep 03, 2010 04:24PM

Payrolls data offer ray of hope for recovery (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. employment fell for a third straight month in August, but the drop was far less than expected and private hiring was a positive surprise, relieving concerns about a stalling economic recovery.

Sep 03, 2010 03:14PM

Obama to address new economic ideas next Wednesday (Reuters)

Reuters - President Barack Obama said on Friday he would outline new measures next week to boost the U.S. economy, but analysts were skeptical he would be able to deliver a big enough package to lift growth significantly.

Sep 03, 2010 02:57PM

Business Highlights (AP)

AP - Companies add 67K workers, but jobless rate rises

Sep 03, 2010 02:56PM

Economy 101: Jobless rate widens for black workers (AP)

AP - When the unemployment rate rose last month, the pain wasn't spread evenly.

Sep 03, 2010 02:41PM

Summary Box: Unemployment rate rises to 9.6 pct (AP)

AP - UNEMPLOYMENT RISES: The unemployment rate rose to 9.6 percent in August from 9.5 percent, as the nation lost 54,000 jobs. Private employers added a net total of 67,000 workers, but 114,000 temporary census jobs ended.

Sep 03, 2010 02:24PM

A rise in unemployment that is "about unchanged" (AP)

AP - For most Americans, the most important information in the monthly unemployment report is whether the jobless rate rose or fell, and by how much.

Sep 03, 2010 01:17PM

Obama promises more stimulus as unemployment edges up (AFP)

AFP - President Barack Obama promised a fresh slew of measures to boost the ailing US economy Friday after fresh data showed unemployment was again on the rise.

Sep 03, 2010 12:44PM

Obama planning new package of economic aid (AP)

AP - Eager to jumpstart the economy ahead of crucial midterm elections, President Barack Obama said Friday he intends to unveil a new package of proposals, likely including tax cuts and targeted spending, to spark job growth.

Sep 03, 2010 10:00AM

A look at economic developments around the globe (AP)

AP - A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Friday: