US labor market plodding along, but jobs becoming more scarce
WASHINGTON, Oct 24 (Reuters) - New applications for U.S. unemployment aid unexpectedly fell last week, but the number of people collecting benefits in mid-October was the highest in nearly three...
US applications for jobless benefits fall as layoffs remain at ...
Oct 31, 2024 · Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remained at historically healthy levels despite elevated interest rates. The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claim applications fell by 12,000 to 216,000 for the week of Oct. 26. That’s fewer than the 227,000 analysts forecast.
Low weekly US jobless claims, robust corporate profits highlight ...
Sep 26, 2024 · Weekly jobless claims fall 4,000 to 218,000; Continuing claims increase 13,000 to 1.834 million; Corporate profits revised higher in second quarter; An alternative measure of economic growth ...
US jobless claims fall again as labor market continues to flash ...
Jul 20, 2023 · U.S. applications for jobless claims fell by 9,000 to 228,000 for the week ending July 15, from 237,000 previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The four-week moving average of claims, which evens out some of the weekly volatility, fell by 9,250 to 237,500.
Weekly jobless claims fall to 233,000, less than expected, in a ... - CNBC
Aug 8, 2024 · Weekly jobless claims fall to 233,000, less than expected, in a positive sign for labor market. Initial claims for unemployment insurance totaled less than expected last week, countering other...
US Applications for Jobless Benefits Fall, but Continuing Claims …
Oct 24, 2024 · The Labor Department reported Thursday that applications for jobless claims fell by by 15,000 to 227,000 for the week of Oct. 19. That’s less than the 241,000 analysts forecast.
Weekly US jobless claims fall to two-month low; labor market …
Jan 4, 2024 · The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits dropped to a two-month low last week, pointing to underlying labor market strength even as demand for workers is easing.
US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected in latest week - USA TODAY
Aug 8, 2024 · Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell 17,000 to a seasonally adjusted 233,000 for the week ended Aug. 3, the Labor Department said Thursday, the largest drop in about 11 months.
Jobless claims fall to lowest level since 2022, while CEO exits ... - CNN
Jan 18, 2024 · The number of Americans making first-time claims for jobless benefits dropped last week to a level not seen since the fall of 2022, while CEO exits set a new high last year, according to...
Jobless claims retreat for third straight week, hit lowest level since ...
Oct 31, 2024 · Initial jobless claims fell by 12,000 to 216,000 in the week ending Oct. 26, compared with economists’ expectations that claims would rise to 230,000. ... Latest News; Watchlist; Investing. Back ...