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US weekly jobless claims fall but unemployment rolls swelling
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits fell last week, but the unemployment rate could rise in June as more laid off people struggle to find work.Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 10,
What the rise in continuing jobless claims means for the Fed
Continuing jobless claims are climbing, as laid-off workers struggle to land new jobs. Yahoo Finance Markets Reporter Josh Schafer joins Morning Brief to explain what the latest labor data could mean for the Federal Reserve.
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,
Recurring US Jobless Claims Jump to Highest Since November 2021
Recurring applications for US unemployment benefits rose to the highest since November 2021, extending a sharp increase over the past 1 1/2 month and signaling more people are staying out of work for longer.
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 companies aren't cutting many jobs.
US recurring jobless claims continue climb to highest level since 2021
While the number of new applications for jobless benefits in the US fell last week, recurring claims have continued their climb, suggesting that unemployed people are struggling to find work. The numbers: Continuing claims,
US jobless claims fall, but June unemployment rate likely to rise amid hiring slowdown
US jobless claims fell by 10,000 to 236,000 last week, below expectations, but continuing claims hit a 2.5-year high. Economists expect the June unemployment rate to rise to 4.3% amid sluggish hiring and economic uncertainty fueled by Trump’s tariffs.
US labor market softening as more people remain on unemployment rolls
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits fell last week, but work opportunities are becoming ...
Jobless claims decline and ease labor-market worries. For now.
Initial jobless claims fell by 5,000 to 245,000 in the seven days ending June 14, based on seasonally adjusted data, the ...
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Decoding the Market Puzzle: Stocks Hit New Highs as Unemployment Claims Show a Mixed Picture
The U.S. stock market is once again reaching for the stars, with major indices pushing into new high territory today. This ...
US weekly jobless claims, housing data point to softening economic activity
The report from the Labor Department showed widespread layoffs the week before, which had boosted claims to an eight-month ...