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US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected; continuing claims rise

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, suggesting that the labor market remained fairly tight, though it could be taking longer for some ... read more

Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as labor market continues to shrug off higher interest rates

Fewer Americans applied for jobless benefits last week as the labor market continues to thrive despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to cool it. read more

Unemployment claims in Indiana declined last week

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Indiana dropped the week of April 6 compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for ... read more

Jobless claims climb to nine-week high of 221,000 — but there’s no sign of worsening labor market

Last week there were 212,000 unemployment filings, according to government figures. Part of the increase last week may have stemmed from the Easter holiday. Claims can gyrate around holidays. read more

Jobless claims rise to highest level since January amid higher interest rates

The reading marks the highest number of jobless claims in months and shows the labor market might be taking on a bit of water as the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates high and teases ... read more

Jobless Claims Come in Lower than Expected

Jobless claims declined in the week ending March 23 as investors gear up for a week filled with labor market data ahead. Claims of 210,000 declined by 2,000 from the previous week’s revised ... read more

What Is an Unemployment Claim?

Cecilie_Arcurs / Getty Images Unemployment claims are the requests for cash benefits made by an individual after they are laid off from their job. Claims are filed through state governments for ... read more

Unemployment claims in Pennsylvania increased last week

New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 13,150 in the week ending April 6, up from 11,411 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 211,000 last ... read more

US economy on solid ground as weekly jobless claims fall, home sales surge

WASHINGTON, March 21 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, while sales of previously owned homes increased by the most in a ... read more

Mass Layoffs Hit Michigan and Missouri

In newly released data on initial jobless claims, two states had notable spikes in mass layoffs, primarily in the automobile and manufacturing sectors. Missouri and Michigan saw increases of 1,443 ... read more

Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as labor market continues to shrug off higher interest rates

The Labor Department reported Thursday that filings for unemployment claims for the week ending April 6 fell by 11,000 to 211,000 from the previous week’s 222,000. The four-week average of ... read more

Unemployment claims in Maryland declined last week

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Maryland dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 2,594 ... read more