Cycle of rising unemployment, foreclosures and bankruptcies raising economic stress

California, Michigan and South Carolina suffered the most financial pain in May as unemployment, home foreclosures and bankruptcies rose, according to The Associated Press’ monthly analysis of economic stress in more than 3,100 U.S. counties.

Layoffs, foreclosures, bankruptcies stuck at high levels, but AP map shows recession easing

The economy’s tailspin gave way to a more controlled descent in the spring, according to The Associated Press’ monthly analysis of economic stress in more than 3,100 U.S. counties. Still, troubles persist in California related to the housing bust and in the Midwest, pounded by manufacturing layoffs.

Troubles aren’t over, but AP map shows slower pace of decline in US economy

The recession’s grip loosened slightly this spring as seasonal hiring picked up and helped offset rising bankruptcies and foreclosures, according to the Associated Press’ monthly analysis of the economic pain in more than 3,100 U.S. counties.

Economic troubles persist, but AP Stress Index shows slower pace of decline

The recession’s grip appears to be loosening as seasonal hiring picked up this spring. That’s the conclusion of the Associated Press’ monthly analysis of the economic pain in more than 3,100 U.S. counties.