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Jobless claims fall to 6-week low — no sign of surging layoffs
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell to a six-week low, underscoring the reluctance of businesses to lay off workers even amid the tumult of ongoing trade wars.
US weekly jobless claims fall, but still elevated
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, but stayed at levels consistent with a further loss of labor market momentum in June. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 5,
U.S. applications for jobless aid fell to 233,000 last week as layoffs remain low
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs in the U.S. remain low despite uncertainty about how tariffs will impact the economy. The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims for the week ending June 28 fell by 4,000 to 233,000, less than the 241,000 that analysts forecast.
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs in the U.S. remain low despite uncertainty about how tariffs will impact the economy. The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims for the week ending June 28 fell by 4,
U.S. Jobless Claims Fell Last Week
The number of Americans who newly filed for unemployment benefits fell last week, the Labor Department said Thursday, a welcome sign of strength in June's labor market as job growth exceeded expectations.
Jobless claims fall to lowest level since mid-May
Initial jobless claims fell by 4,000 to 233,000 in the week ended June 28, the Labor Department said Thursday. That’s the lowest level since May 17. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had ...
US jobless claims fall to 236,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, the Labor Department said Thursday, a sign that ...
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Weekly unemployment claims fall but stay over 500
In June, the number of long-term unemployed (those jobless for 27 weeks or more) increased by 190,000 to 1.6 million, largely ...
US Economy: Jobless Claims Fall, 1Q GDP Revised to -0.5%
US Jobless claims declined to 236,000 as continuing claims increased to 1.97 million, the highest since November 2021.
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US weekly jobless claims fall but unemployment rolls swelling - ZAWYA
US weekly jobless claims fall but unemployment rolls swelling. Reuters. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 10,000 to a seasonally adjusted 236,000 for the week ended June 21, ...
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Roundup: Jobless claims fall / Plan Baton Rouge III / Trade deficit
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, the Labor Department said Thursday, a sign that companies aren’t cutting many jobs. Jobless claims for the week ended June 21 ...
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Massachusetts unemployment claims increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Massachusetts rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department ...
US initial jobless claims fall to 236,000
Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a decelerated pace in the week ended 21 June, according to the Labor ...