U.S. job growth surges, unemployment rate near six-year low

Global Business

There are different opinions on the state of the U.S. economy, depending on who you are or how old you are? For teens, it’s a different story than the headline.
The unemployment rate for them rose slightly in June to 21%, but that’s much better than at the height of the recession.


Data: bls.gov

Karina Huber has more from Coney Island, a place that is heavily dependent upon young seasonal workers.

U.S. job growth surges, unemployment rate near six-year low

There are different opinions on the state of the U.S. economy, depending on who you are or how old you are? For teens, it's a different story than the headline. The unemployment rate for them rose slightly in June to 21%, but that's much better than at the height of the recession. Karina Huber has more from Coney Island, a place that is heavily dependent upon young seasonal workers.

For more on the latest jobs report and the general employment landscape, Anthony Chan, Chief Economist for Chase from New York City, shares his insight.

Anthony Chan on latest U.S. jobs report

For more on the latest jobs report and the general employment landscape, Anthony Chan, Chief Economist for Chase from New York City, shares his insight.