Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted 227,000 for the week ended July 4, the ...

The Labor Department reported that jobless claims for the week ending July 5 fell, fewer than analysts forecast.

U.S. initial jobless claims declined by 5,000 from the previous week to 227,000 in the first week of July, compared to market ...

Applications for US unemployment benefits slid for a fourth week running, reaching their lowest level in two months. The ...

US Jobless claims declined to 236,000 as continuing claims increased to 1.97 million, the highest since November 2021. Elsewhere, the US merchandise-trade deficit unexpectedly widened in May while ...

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 that ended June 21 dropped 10,000 to 236,000, a historically-low level. The four-week average of claims, which smooths out weekly volatility, dipped 750 to 245,000.

The report from the Labor Department showed widespread layoffs the week before, which had boosted claims to an eight-month high.

The four-week moving average of claims, which strips out seasonal fluctuations from the data, increased 4,750 to 245,500 last week, the highest level since August 2023.

Weekly jobless claims fall 10,000 to 236,000 Continuing claims highest since November 2021 Durable goods orders soar 16.4% on strong aircraft demand Goods trade deficit widens 11.1% to $96.6 ...

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 ...