![]() Earthtimes.org | Jobless rate at 5-year low fanning fears of inflation San Jose Mercury News - By Nell Henderson. WASHINGTON - Unemployment fell last month to the lowest level in more than five years to 4.4 percent -- signaling that the US economy remains fundamentally strong despite weak spots such as housing and manufacturing. WRAPUP 3-US October jobless rate lowest in 5-1/2 years US unemployment drops to 5-year low |