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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 Initial Jobless Claims Rise to Highest Level Since October
Applications for US unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week to the highest since October, adding to signs that the job market is cooling.Initial claims increased by 8,000 to 247,000 in the week ended May 31,
Continuing jobless claims reach highest level since November 2021, initial claims hover at 8-month high
Continuing unemployment claims have been on a steady rise as Americans are taking longer to find jobs amid a weakening hiring environment.
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.
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 Trump’s trade policies
US unemployment ticked down, hovering at historically low levels
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at historically low levels, the Labor Department said Wednesday. U.S. jobless claims ticked down from 250,
US weekly jobless claims rise for second straight week
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits last week increased for a second straight week, pointing to softening labor market conditions amid mounting economic headwinds from tariffs.
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US Jobless Claims Hit Three Month High As Layoffs Rise
U.S. jobless claims reach 242,000 as government downsizing looms. Major companies announce workforce reductions while the ...
US weekly jobless claims rise; corporate profits fall in first quarter
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits increased more than expected last week and the unemployment rate appeared to have picked up in May, suggesting layoffs were rising ...
Jobless claims decline and ease labor-market worries. For now.
Initial jobless claims fell by 5,000 to 245,000 in the seven days ending June 14, based on seasonally adjusted data, the ...
US Recurring Jobless Claims Jump to Highest Since End of 2021
Recurring applications for US unemployment benefits rose to the highest since the end of 2021, adding to evidence that it is ...
US weekly jobless claims rise more than expected as labor market eases
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, while the jobless rate appeared to have picked up in May as labor market conditions ...
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.