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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.
US weekly jobless claims unchanged
Unemployment claims remained steady at 229,000, signaling a stable labor market, but businesses are hesitant to hire amid tariff-related economic uncertainty. A survey indicated fewer small businesses are struggling to fill job openings.
Weekly jobless claims surge to 241,000, more than expected, in latest sign of economic trouble
Initial unemployment claims posted an unexpected increase last week in a potential trouble sign for the wobbling U.S. economy. First-time filings for unemployment insurance totaled 241,000 for the week ending April 26,
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,
Initial jobless claims stall in past week, in line with consensus
K vs. 229K consensus and 229K prior (revised from 228K). Continuing claims: 1.881M vs. 1.890M consensus and 1.872M prior (revised from 1.879M).
US applications for jobless benefits hold firm as layoffs remain low despite tariff uncertainty
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for jobless benefits held steady last week as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty over ...
New claims for jobless benefits in Michigan surge sharply
New claims in Michigan rose to 12,287 in the week ending May 3, up from 5,381 the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor ...