Black Women’s Unemployment Hits Four-Year High at 7.7%
Unemployment among Black women in the US has climbed to its highest level in four years. The latest figures show a sharp rise, reaching 7.7% in September. This surge reflects wider troubles in the labour market as hiring slows across industries. The national unemployment rate now stands at 4.4%, up from earlier in the year. But the increase has hit Black women particularly hard. Their jobless rate jumped from 5.4% in January to 7.7% last month. The 7.7% unemployment rate for Black women marks the highest point since 2020. Analysts warn that without a rebound in hiring, the gap could widen further. The figures also highlight how economic shifts can disproportionately impact marginalised groups.
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