Unemployment rate
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2023
U.S. adds a surprisingly strong 517,000 jobs despite Fed hikes
It was a surprisingly strong gain in the face of the Federal Reserve’s aggressive drive to slow growth and tame inflation with higher interest rates.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2023
Maine unemployment rate inches up
The state's jobless rate rose slightly to 3.8% in December and is just slightly above the U.S. rate.