Weekly Unemployment Claims Edge Higher The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits for the first time increased modestly during the week ended July 25, although new claims remained close ...

US initial jobless claims edged higher in the week ended Aug. 8, implying a broadly stable labor market despite a weak July ...

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits for the first time increased more than expected in the latest week, offering a potentially softer signal from the U.S. labour market. Initial ...

Inflation eased last month, but prices remain elevated for American consumers. Retail spending decreased sharply, surprising ...

US jobless claims rise slightly to 199,000, labor market shows mixed signals as hiring slows and inflation persists.

US weekly jobless claims increased to 209,000 for the week ended August 8, 2026, from a revised 200,000 in the previous week. While claims rose more than expected, layoffs remain historically low, ...

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but layoffs remain in the historically healthy range of the past few years.