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Jobless claims fall in latest week, with no sign of recession or layoffs
Companies are holding on to workers, despite uncertainty over trade policy and the contraction in first-quarter GDP.
Jobless claims fall back to trend after spiking last week
As he launches a North American stadium tour and his "Hurry Up Tomorrow" film, Abel Tesfaye reflects on losing his voice onstage in 2022 and his decision to stop using his longtime stage name of The Weeknd. (May 7)
Initial jobless claims fall more than expected in past week
Initial jobless claims for the week ended May fell by 13K to 228K, vs.231K consensus, from 241K prior (unrevised), according to data released by the U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday.
US jobless benefit claims fall last week as labor market remains strong despite recession fears
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for jobless benefits fell again last week as the labor market continues to hold up despite fears of a tariff-induced recession. Jobless claim applications fell by 9,000 to 215,000 for the week ending April 12, the Labor Department said Thursday. That’s well below the 225,000 new applications analysts forecast.
Jobless claims hold steady in latest week, continuing to signal healthy labor market
Initial jobless claims held steady at 229,000 in the week ending May 10, the Labor Department said Thursday. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had estimated new claims would fall by 2,000 to 226,
US weekly jobless claims unchanged amid stable labor market
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, but job opportunities are becoming more scarce for those out of work as economic uncertainty from tariffs discourages businesses from boosting hiring.
Jobless Claims Were Unchanged Last Week
The number of people newly filing for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, indicating U.S. labor markets remain resilient as employers grapple with uncertainty around President Trump's trade policies.
Initial jobless claims stall in past week, in line with consensus
Initial jobless claims for week ended May 10 were 229 K vs. 229K consensus and 229K prior (revised from 228K). The four-week moving average was 230,500, an increase of 3,250 from the previous week's revised average  of 227,
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Jobless claims fall to 2-month low. No sign trade wars are triggering more layoffs.
If the stress of trade wars starts to pressure the U.S. economy, one of the first signs is likely to be an increase in layoffs and unemployment. Yet so far there’s no evidence the labor market ...
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US weekly jobless claims fall; productivity slumps in first quarter
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 13,000 to a seasonally adjusted 228,000 for the week ended May 3.
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US jobless claims fall despite elevated uncertainty
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week despite heightened uncertainty over the country ...
US applications for jobless benefits fall last week despite elevated uncertainty over Trump tariffs
Unemployment remains at a healthy level despite heightened uncertainty about how tariffs will impact the U.S. economy.
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US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 13,000 to a seasonally adjusted 228,000 for the week ended May 3, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters had ...