January Unemployment Rate Drops to 9.7 Percent

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.

Money Minute: Home Sales Rise

Sales of new homes rose last month, new unemployment claims fall and the Salvation Army takes plastic.

Money Minute: You've Got Job Cuts

AOL looks to cut a huge number of jobs, new unemployment claims hold steady and Sears posts a smaller loss.

Money Minute: Unemployment Rate Jumps

The unemployment tops 10 percent, homebuyers get tax credit extension and DVD price wars begin.

Unemployment Rate Highest in 26 Years

The unemployment rate rose to 9.7 percent in August, the highest since June 1983, as employers eliminated a net total of 216,000 jobs. But the AP's Mark Hamrick says there may be glimmers of hope. 

Money Minute: Unemployment, Banks, Madoff

For workers losing their jobs, there's a new twist to their financial pain.

Money Minute: Wells Fargo, Unemployment, F1

Facing harsh criticism from lawmakers and investigators, Wells Fargo has abruptly scrapped its upcoming retreats to Las Vegas.