Survey: Business Economists Expect Worst Slump Since 1940sSurvey: Business Economists Expect Worst Slump Since 1940sThat would be the sharpest annual decline since GDP fell 11.6% in 1946.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Unemployment Filings Decline, Still Way up From 2019Wyoming Unemployment Filings Decline, Still Way up From 2019That represents 16% of Wyoming’s total workforce eligible for the unemployment insurance program.Associated PressAssociated Press
US Unemployment Drops Unexpectedly to a Still-High 13.3%US Unemployment Drops Unexpectedly to a Still-High 13.3%The government said Friday that the economy added 2.5 million jobs last month.Associated PressAssociated Press
1.9 Million Seek Jobless Aid Even as Reopenings Slow Layoffs1.9 Million Seek Jobless Aid Even as Reopenings Slow LayoffsIt shows that scattered rehiring is offsetting only some of the ongoing layoffs with the economy mired in a recession.Associated PressAssociated Press
Survey: Businesses Cut 2.76 Million Jobs in MaySurvey: Businesses Cut 2.76 Million Jobs in MayThe virus forced employers to shutter offices, factories, gyms and schools.Associated PressAssociated Press
41 Million Have Lost Jobs Since Virus Hit US, but Layoffs Slow41 Million Have Lost Jobs Since Virus Hit US, but Layoffs SlowThe national jobless rate was 14.7% in April.Associated PressAssociated Press
Rural Bankers Survey Index Remains Low in Face of OutbreakRural Bankers Survey Index Remains Low in Face of OutbreakNearly three of every four bankers surveyed reported restructuring farm loans to deal with weak farm income.Associated PressAssociated Press
Jobless Claims in Wyoming Drop Compared to Previous WeekJobless Claims in Wyoming Drop Compared to Previous WeekSince March 14, the state has processed more than 38,000 unemployment claims.Associated PressAssociated Press