Statistical data for US unemployment has been released this past Friday. We would like to have a closer look at the issue, so please pick one of the topics below and post your research making sure you include a live link to an article supporting your position. Your post should not exceed 250 words.

1- What was the US unemployment for the month of August? Is this number high or low? What has been happening to the level of unemployment in the past year?

2- What industries have the highest, lowest unemployment rates? Reasons?

3- Look at the unemployment in a particular US state. Reasons why it is high, low?

4- Look at unemployment in the EU countries. Which ones have the highest, lowest rates and why?

5- Look at unemployment in a particular Asian country. What has been the trend? What accounts for those numbers?