Economy

Gas Prices Up Locally

December 30, 2019 By News Staff 0

JAMESTOWN – Gas prices in Jamestown are on the rise. AAA of Western and Central New York reports that the price for a regular gallon of gasoline has gone up three cents in the last

Business

Economy Added 136,000 Jobs In September

October 6, 2019 By News Staff 0

WASHINGTON – American hiring is still strong amid signs the global economy is slowing. The United States added 136,000 jobs in September. The unemployment rate was at 3.5 percent. That’s nearly a 50-year low. The

Economy

U.S. Economy Added 130,000 Jobs In August

September 8, 2019 By News Staff 0

WASHINGTON – The United State’s job market is looking strong. Employers added 130-thousand jobs in August. Wages are also up 3.2 percent. Unemployment stayed the same at 3.7 percent. For 107 months straight, the economy

Business

US Economy Adds 263,000 Jobs In April

May 3, 2019 By News Staff 0

WASHINGTON – The unemployment rate fell to 3.6 percent last month and 263-thousand jobs were added, according to new numbers released this week. That’s the lowest number since December of 1969, almost 50 years ago.