Weekly jobless claims increase 2,000 to 232,000; Continuing claims up 6,000 to 1.795 million; Private payrolls rise by 278,000 in May; Manufacturing PMI falls for seventh straight month in May ...

But the rise in recurring claims suggests more unemployed people are having a tougher time finding a new job. Weekly numbers tend to be volatile, however, particularly at this time of the year.

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 4,000 to a seasonally adjusted 223,000 for the week ended April 5, the Labor Department said on Thursday.

U.S. initial jobless claims climbed last week, according to the Department of Labor, but remained close to recent levels. In the week through April 19 there were 222,000 initial jobless claims ...

Weekly jobless claims in the U.S. increased more than expected in May to a seasonally adjusted 240,000 for the week ended May 24, according to the Labor Department.

Hundreds of people line up outside the Kentucky Career Center, over two hours prior to its opening, to find assistance with their unemployment claims in Frankfort, Kentucky, U.S. June 18, 2020 ...

Weekly jobless claims increase 2,000 to 230,000; Continuing claims rise 5,000 to 1.850 million; Producer prices climb 0.2% in August; up 1.7% year-on-year ...

Claims rose slightly between the December and January survey weeks Nonfarm payrolls increased by 256,000 jobs in December. The economy added 2.2 million jobs last year, averaging 186,000 positions ...

US weekly jobless claims rise slightly as labor market stays on solid ground. Lucia Mutikani . Updated Thu, Jan 23, 2025, 10:03 AM 4 min read. By Lucia Mutikani.