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US weekly jobless claims fall

US weekly jobless claims fall, but still elevated
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, but stayed at levels consistent with a further loss of labor market momentum in June. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 5,
US Weekly Jobless Claims, Continuing Claims Fall Slightly
Applications for US unemployment benefits ticked down last week as initial claims decreased by 5,000 to 245,000 in the week ended June 14. Michael McKee reports on Bloomberg Television.
US weekly jobless claims fall as expected
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, but stayed at levels consistent with a further loss of labor
US weekly jobless claims, housing data point to softening economic activity
The report from the Labor Department showed widespread layoffs the week before, which had boosted claims to an eight-month high.
Fed meeting, housing data, initial jobless claims: What to Watch
Here's what investors are watching on Wednesday, June 18. The Federal Reserve will release its latest interest rate decision, and Fed Chair Jerome Powell will deliver remarks. The market will get a look at the state of the housing market with fresh housing starts and building permits data for the month of May.
Weekly unemployment claims fall sharply, lowest of 2025
The S&P, which most closely tracks the overall economy, climbed back to 6,000 Friday, up 1.03% (peaked 6,144 in February 2025). The Dow, which peaked at over 45,000 in December, was up 1.05% to 42,760, while the volatile NASDAQ, which peaked at over 22,408 also in December, was up 1.20% to 19,529
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The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at historically low levels, the Labor Department said Wednesday. Federal Reserve officials expect ...
US Jobless Claims Stabilize Near Highest Levels This Year
Applications for US unemployment benefits ticked down last week, stabilizing near the highest levels in eight months.
US unemployment claims dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at historically low levels
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dipped to 245,000 last week amid uncertainty over President Donald ...
Jobless claims hold steady at 8-month high. Economists blame the end of the school year.
While there are signs of softening, there is “no evidence that the labor market is rolling over,” according to one economist.
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New Jersey businesses will see unemployment taxes fall in July
Stronger-than-expected collections boosted fund health, lowering the range of tax rates New Jersey employers pay for jobless ...