Unemployment numbers

It is Friday, but it is probably time to bring some more economic figures into the light. Today brought us unemployment numbers. The number of unemployed persons rose by 603,000 to 10.1 million people, with an unemployment rate of 6.5% in October. Here are some places to read more:

• Employment Situation Summary This is the page with all these figures and more on the latest unemployment figures.
• Employment Situation FAQ This answers some of those questions you might have about these numbers, such as "Why are there two monthly measures of employment?"
• "Job Losses Soar, Unemployment Rate at 14-Year High" This is a Washington Post article that helps put these numbers in context.
• Labor and Employment This is a guide in case you need even more information on labor and employment.