The economy's 5.7 percent growth last quarter — the fastest pace since 2003 — was a step toward shrinking the nation's 10 percent unemployment rate.
German jobless rate down to 7.5 percent
Germany's unemployment rate declined to 7.5 percent in June thanks to an improving economy and a traditional springtime upturn, official data showed Wednesday.
Jobless Rate Holds Steady, Raising Hopes of Recovery
The economy in February shed 36,000 nonfarm jobs, fewer than forecast, as the unemployment rate held at 9.7 percent, the Labor Department said on Friday.
U.S. jobless rate dropped to 9.7 percent in January
The unemployment rate dropped unexpectedly in January to 9.7 percent, while employers shed 20,000 jobs, according to a report that offered hope the economy will add jobs soon.
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