Jobless rate tops 10 percent

The unemployment rate has hit double digits for the first time since 1983 — and is likely to go h...  More »

The unemployment rate has hit double digits for the first time since 1983 — and is likely to go higher. The 10.2 percent jobless rate for October shows how weak the economy remains even though it is growing. The rising jobless rate could threaten the recovery if it saps consumers' confidence and makes them more cautious about spending as the holiday season approaches.  « Less