The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in three months, a sign that the U.S. labor market remains sturdy despite fears over the impact of widespread U.

The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits unexpectedly fell to a seven-week low last week, suggesting employers may be holding on to workers despite other indications of a cooling labor market and creating no urgency for the Federal Reserve to resume its interest rate cuts.

US weekly jobless claims fall as hurricane distortions fade. Lucia Mutikani. ... Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 12,000 to a seasonally adjusted 216,000 for the week ended ...

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 4,000 to a seasonally adjusted 217,000 for the week ended Nov. 9, the Labor Department said on Thursday.

Weekly jobless claims fall 12,000 to 201,000; Continuing claims decline 27,000 to 1.862 million; Existing home sales increase 3.1% in January; Median house price rises 5.1% to $379,100 from year ago

US Jobless Claims Fall to 201,000, Lowest Level Since January Applications for unemployment benefits near half-century low Continuing claims dropped to the lowest since start of 2023