US weekly jobless claims increase; labor market conditions still healthy
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, but remained at levels consistent with a healthy labor market.Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 14,
US jobless claims hit 8-month low: key numbers you need to know
The US labor market continues to display unexpected strength as the year closes, with new applications for unemployment benefits dropping to their lowest level in eight months.
US initial jobless claims fall to 8-month low to end 2024
Initial applications for US unemployment capped 2024 at an eight-month low, reflecting the relatively muted levels of job cuts in a labor market that has remained surprisingly resilient.
US weekly jobless claims hit eight-month low as labor market remains resilient
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits dropped to an eight-month low last week, pointing to low layoffs at the end of 2024 and consistent with a healthy labor market.
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Rebound From Nearly Eleven-Month Low
A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits rebounded by more than
Jobless claims rise in latest week, in part due to California wildfires
Initial jobless claims rose by 14,000 to 217,000 in the week ending Jan. 11, in part due to a spike in claims from wildfire-ravaged California, the Labor Department said Thursday. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had estimated new claims would rise by 9,
Weekly Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected
Weekly applications for unemployment insurance in the US increased more than projected, while continuing claims dropped, government data showed Thursday. The seasonally adjusted number of initial claims rose by 14,
Unemployment claims in Wisconsin declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Wisconsin dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 6,441 in the week ending Jan.
U.S. Jobless Claims Rose Last Week
The number of Americans who filed for initial jobless benefits rose last week, according to the Department of Labor, but remained within the range that has become typical in recent months. The week through Jan.
Retail Sales Disappoint, Jobless Claims Rise: Is US Consumer Losing Steam?
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New US jobless claims slip, but people are remaining unemployed for longer
New claims in line with average over past year Continued claims hit highest in 3 years but not showing signs of spiking Unemployment duration ... Stocks wobble ahead of US jobs data; bonds in ...
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US weekly jobless claims fall below 500,000 for the first time since pandemic lockdowns began
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US unemployment claims fall to 211,000, the lowest level since March
The weekly jobless claims numbers are a proxy for layoffs, and those have remained below pre-pandemic levels. The ...
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US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rise
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