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US weekly jobless claims fall as labor market remains stable
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting labor market conditions remained stable in April, though uncertainty around tariffs is making businesses hesitant to boost hiring.
US jobless benefit applications rise modestly as labor market remains largely unfazed by trade war
Slightly more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but the labor market remains broadly healthy despite an ongoing trade war. Jobless claim filings inched up by 4,000 to 223,000 for the week ending April 5,
Jobless Claims Fall Again Despite Recession Fears
Weekly filings dropped by 9,000, for a total well below analyst estimates of 225,000, but worries about an economic slowdown persist.
US weekly jobless claims rise marginally
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week and could trend higher as companies navigate President Donald Trump's tariffs on imports. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 4,
Weekly initial U.S. jobless claims fall 9,000 to 215,000
The Labor Department said Thursday seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims for the week ending April 12 were 215,000, a decline of 9,000 from the previous week.
US Jobless Benefit Claims Fall Last Week as Labor Market Remains Strong Despite Recession Fears
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
Initial jobless claims unexpectedly drop in past week
Initial jobless claims for the week ended April 12 declined by 9K to 215K from 224K in the prior week, less than the 225 consensus, according to data released by the Department of Labor on Thursday. The prior week's figure was revised up from 223K.
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Weekly Jobless Claims Log Surprise Drop, Continuing Applications Rise
Weekly applications for unemployment insurance in the US unexpectedly declined, while continuing claims increased, government data showed Thursday. The seasonally adjusted number of initial claims ...
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US continuing jobless claims rise to highest since November 2021
Recurring applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to the highest ... out-of-work people to reenter the workforce. Continuing claims, a proxy for the number of people receiving benefits ...