Posts tagged unemployment
CBS This Morning: July Jobs Report

A July jobs report that saw 1.8 million new jobs created and a lowering of the national unemployment rate comes amid negotiations in Washington over a second stimulus package. However, the pace of hiring appears to be slowing as more states slow down or roll back their re-openings. I joined CBS This Morning: Saturday to discuss what this all means, and what the numbers say about the future of the U.S. economy.

CBS This Morning: Record Unemployment

A record 20.5 million Americans lost jobs in April, according to an unemployment report released by the Labor Department Friday. The U.S. unemployment rate jumped to 14.7%, the worst since the Great Depression. I joined CBS This Morning: Saturday to unpack the staggering figure and discuss what it means for the future of the country.

CBS This Morning: More Devastating Jobless Claims

The Labor Department's latest report says roughly 3.8 million Americans filed for unemployment last week. The figure, comparatively lower than the last five weeks, brings the six-week total to 30 million U.S. workers filing jobless claims. The devastating total reflects the coronavirus pandemic's effect on the economy, despite trillions of dollars in stimulus spending. I joined CBS This Morning to break down the staggering figures.

CBS This Morning: The Pandemic and Your Money

Over 15 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits over the last three weeks, a devastating reflection of the coronavirus pandemic's impact on the economy. Many people, even those who do not know if they will still be employed, are looking for information to help navigate the uncertainty. I joined CBS This Morning to respond to some of viewers' critical personal finance questions.

CBS This Morning: Staggering Jobless Claims Continue

The Labor Department's newest weekly jobless claims report shows 6.6 million Americans applying for unemployment over the last week. The previous two weeks saw around 10 million U.S. workers filing, a grim record that reflects the coronavirus pandemic's massive weight on the economy. I joined CBS This Morning to break down what the latest numbers mean for workers today and the future of the U.S. economy.