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Jobless claims drop for 6th straight week

US labor market steady, jobless claims at three-month low
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits fell to a three-month low last week, pointing to stable labor market conditions, though sluggish hiring is making it harder for many laid-off workers to land new opportunities.
Jobless claims drop for sixth straight week, as labor market is showing no signs of stress
Initial jobless claims fell by 4,000 to 217,000 in the week ended July 19, the Labor Department said Thursday.  That’s the sixth straight weekly decline. Claims are now at their lowest level since mid-April.
US Jobless Claims Fall for a Sixth Week, Lowest Since Mid-April
Applications for US unemployment benefits fell for a sixth straight week, underscoring the resilience of the labor market.
US Applications for Jobless Benefits Fall for Sixth Straight Week, Remain at Historically Low Level
The number of Americans filing for jobless aid fell for the sixth straight week, hitting the lowest level since mid-April
Jobless claims drop for fifth straight week to lowest level since April. It’s a ‘no-hire, no-fire story,’ economist says.
Continuing claims were at the highest level since November 2021, a sign that workers are having trouble finding new positions after they are laid off.
US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits unexpectedly fell last week, pointing to stable labor market conditions, though sluggish hiring is making it harder for many laid-off workers to land new opportunities.
Fewer U.S. Jobless Claims Were Filed Last Week
U.S. initial jobless claims declined last week, according to the Department of Labor, extending a stretch of evidence that layoffs have remained constrained. In the week through July 19, 217,000 people newly filed for unemployment benefits,
Alert: The number of Americans filing for jobless aid fell to 217,000 last week, the lowest level since April
The number of Americans filing for jobless aid fell to 217,000 last week, the lowest level since April. A Wisconsin company that makes packaging materials is building a 1.25 million square foot warehouse in Plainfield.
US initial jobless claims decline for a fifth straight week
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits declined for a fifth straight week to the lowest level since mid-April, showing a resilient job market. First-time jobless claims decreased by 7,000 to 221,
Jobless claims 'crucial' for stock investors - and facing a major test
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Stock Market Today: Dow Falls On Surprise Jobless Claims; UnitedHealth Tumbles On DOJ Probe (Live Coverage)
The Dow Jones index dropped Thursday on a surprise fall in weekly jobless claims. Chipotle and Tesla plunged on earnings.
Treasury Yields Rise as U.S. Employers Hold on to Workers
U.S. labor data supports the Fed’s hold on interest rates, pushing Treasury yields and the dollar higher. Weekly jobless claims were 217,000, down from 221,000 and lower than WSJ consensus of 227,000.
The U.S. Dollar Attempts A Rise After The Beat In Jobless Claims
The US Dollar is currently breaking out from its 2025 Main descending channel after forming a bullish divergence with the ...
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US jobless claims rise, labor market eases
New unemployment claims unexpectedly rose to 240,000, signaling a potential easing of labor market conditions. Economic uncertainty, ... US jobless claims rise, labor market eases. 1w.
Global Markets Rise as Trade Deal Progress Boosts Investor Optimism
Global stock markets and U.S. stock futures mostly rose Thursday as momentum in trade deals buoyed investors’ sense of ...
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US weekly jobless claims, housing data point to softening economic ...
Weekly jobless claims fall 5,000 to 245,000; Layoffs reported in a range of industries in prior week; Continuing claims decrease 6,000 to 1.945 million; Single-family building permits drop 2.7 ...
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US applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remain at historically healthy level
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims for the week ending July ... The Labor Department’s report also said that the four-week average of claims, which evens out some of the ...
Tesla, Alphabet Set To Report Earnings As Investors Watch Out For Jobless Claims And Durable Goods Orders
Tech giants Alphabet and Tesla are set to report earnings this week. Investors should keep a close eye on economic reports coming giving this week. See more here.