WASHINGTON — Job openings are at rock-bottom levels, according to government and private surveys released Tuesday, a trend that could keep the unemployment rate high even as layoffs slow.

Forecasters predict ’slow and weak recovery’ in 6 New England states

Forecast: New England economy slow to rebound

Fed officials warn of long road ahead to turn around jobs market, commercial real estate

Fed officials warn weak recovery won’t spur jobs

Stocks leap as G-20 countries agree to maintain economic stimulus; sliding dollar lifts market

Dow jumps 204 to high for year as dollar slumps

World stock markets track US higher despite grim jobs data; gold hits $1,108 an ounce

Newspaper’s analysis finds federal stimulus has brought Michigan few private-sector jobs

Investors varying view on the economic recovery is pushing market into more volatile period

Despite facing pressure, Obama unlikely to push China too hard after Beijing signals shift

One-week layoff drives up jobless claims 21 percent in Louisiana

Unemployment claims at lowest since January as White House announces jobs summit

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Stocks fall as weaker consumption of oil and gas stirs worries about economy; Dow drops 94 pts

New claims for jobless benefits fall more than expected, not yet enough to signal job growth

Stocks fall as weaker consumption of oil and gas stirs worries about pace of economic recovery

Stocks fall as gains in techn fail to pull broader market higher after days of steep gains

State labor officials: Jobless claims in Georgia rise in October, but lower from year ago

Obama sets White House jobs summit in December, experts to discuss how to spur economic growth

Stocks advance in early trade as drop in weekly jobless claims boosts optimism about recovery

Stocks edge lower as investors worry soft retail sales signal spending will remain weak

Stocks fall in opening trading as investors digest consumer spending, weekly jobless data

First-time jobless claims fall more than expected to 502,000, lowest level since early January

Stock futures decline as investors await details on consumer spending, weekly jobless data

World markets subdued after S&P’s failure to close above 1,100

Asian stock market rally peters out as investors turn cautious; European shares little changed

Australia reports surprise surge in jobs as unemployment edged up slightly to 5.8 percent

Asian stock market rally peters out as investors turn cautious, Tokyo off nearly 1 percent

WVU economic forecast calls for West Virginia employment to begin growing again in 2010

Poll: Most Southerners want government aid for states, job creation; a third fear job loss

Dallas Federal Reserve Bank president says economic cut not as deep in Texas

World Bank’s Zoellick warns high unemployment rate threatens US economic recovery

Job openings stuck near record-lows as companies hesitate to hire despite recovery

Forecasters predict ’slow and weak recovery’ in 6 New England states

Fed officials warn of long road ahead to turn around jobs market, commercial real estate

Stocks leap as G-20 countries agree to maintain economic stimulus; sliding dollar lifts market

World stock markets track US higher despite grim jobs data; gold hits $1,108 an ounce

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