Photo: #Approximately 49.9 percent of people on U.S. payroll were women according to the last jobs report. That is a record high, as men have lost jobs at higher rates in this recession.
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Approximately 49.9 percent of people on U.S. payroll were women according to the last jobs report. That is a record high, as men have lost jobs at higher rates in this recession. (Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

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U.S. unemployment rate rises above 10 percent

Broadcast: Midmorning, 11/06/2009, 9:06 a.m.

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National unemployment has reached 10.2%, a high not seen since 1983. Economists worry that consumer spending may continue to be weak, slowing the rest of the economy.

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  • Mark Zandi: Chief economist at Moody's Economy.com
  • Catherine Rampell: Economics editor at nytimes.com.

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