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Weekly jobless claims hit seven-month high; imports post record decline
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased to a seven-month high last week, pointing to softening labor market conditions amid mounting economic headwinds from tariffs.
Continuing jobless claims reach highest level since November 2021, initial claims hover at 8-month high
Weekly claims for unemployment benefits remained at their highest level in eight months during the first full week of June while the number of Americans filing for unemployment insurance on an ongoing basis reached the highest level since November 2021.
Economic Buzz: US weekly jobless claims unchanged at eight-month high
The Labor Department released a report on Thursday showing first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits came in flat in the week ended June 7th.
Weekly jobless claims at seven-month high; trade deficit posts record contraction
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased to a seven-month high last week, pointing to softening labor market conditions amid mounting economic headwinds from tariffs.
Initial jobless claims rise more than expected in past week
Initial jobless claims for week ended May 31 rose by 8K to 247K vs. 236K consensus and 239K prior (revised from 240K), according to data released by the Department of Labor on Thursday. The four-week moving average was 235K,
The Number of Americans Filing for Jobless Claims Last Week Remains at the Highest Level in 8 Months
U.S. filings for jobless benefits were unchanged last week, remaining at the higher end of recent ranges as uncertainty over the impact of trade wars lingers
US weekly jobless claims steady at higher levels
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits was unchanged at higher levels last week as labor market conditions continued to steadily ease. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits held steady at a seasonally adjusted 248,
U.S. Jobless Claims Were Unchanged Last Week
The number of Americans newly filing for unemployment benefits last week was unchanged from the previous period, the Labor Department said Thursday, underscoring a recent trend of rising layoffs. In the week through June 7,
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Unemployment claims in North Carolina increased last week
Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in North Carolina last week compared with the week prior.
Unemployment claims rise to highest level in 8 months, signaling slowdown
Initial claims for U.S. unemployment benefits last week rose to their highest level in eight months, a sign the labor market ...
20 states where unemployment claims are increasing the most
The U.S. unemployment rate has remained steady through May, but some states have seen higher adjustments in weekly claims.
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Weekly unemployment claims up over 100
The US unemployment rate held at 4.2 percent in May and has remained in a narrow range of 4.0 percent to 4.2 percent since ...
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U.S. Jobless Claims Rise to Eight-Month High
According to data released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Labor, jobless claims rose by 8,000 to 247,000 for the week ...
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US unemployment claims rise to highest in eight months; signs of stress or temporary spike?
According to the Labor Department's report on Thursday, new applications for jobless benefits rose by 8,000 to 247,000 for ...
Friday’s jobs report could show how much US employers will bend before they break
Economists expect that the May jobs report could point to a softening labor market as hiring continues to slow amid economic ...