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MD gains 3.2K jobs in March, officials estimate
The Maryland Department of Labor said total nonfarm employment in the state increased by 3,200 jobs in March.
MD loses 5.5K jobs in February as Moore seeks to grow economy
The Maryland Department of Labor reported that nonfarm employment in the state fell by an estimated 5,500 jobs in February.
Low layoffs anchoring labor market; Iran war poses threat to stability
Filings for unemployment fell last week, suggesting labor market conditions remained stable even after the economy shed jobs in February.
Economy unexpectedly loses jobs, unemployment rises in February
The U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs in February and the unemployment rate increased to 4.4%, potentially hinting at a deterioration in labor market condition.
Consumer confidence improves in February in cloudy labor market
Consumer confidence rebounded more than expected in February, but the share of consumers viewing jobs as "hard to get" increased to a five-year high.
US job growth accelerates in January, unemployment rate falls to 4.3%
U.S. job growth accelerated in January and the unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, signs of labor market stability.
MD loses 700 jobs in December, including 400 federal jobs
The Bureau of Labor Statistics employment estimates released Tuesday show Maryland lost 700 jobs in December 2025.
Job growth stuck in slow gear in December
U.S. employment growth slowed more than expected in December amid job losses in the construction, retail and manufacturing sectors.
Maryland lost 25K federal jobs in 2025: ‘A whack-a-mole attack on important federal services’
Maryland lost nearly 25,000 federal jobs in 2025 as Trump administration layoffs hit, raising unemployment and impacting state revenue.
US job growth beats expectations in November; unemployment rate at 4.6%
U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose 64,000 in November as unemployment held at 4.6%, despite trade tensions and weak labor market sentiment.
Divided Fed lowers rates, signals pause and one 2026 cut as growth rebounds
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates but signaled a likely pause as policymakers await clearer data on jobs and inflation.
Fed likely to lower borrowing costs this week, but follow-up rate cuts face longer odds
The Fed faces a contentious meeting that will test Chair Jerome Powell's ability to corral support for a third straight interest rate cut.
