US Initial Jobless Claims Jump to Highest in Almost Four Years

Applications for US unemployment benefits jumped last week to the highest level in almost four years, indicating layoff activity may be on the rise amid a sharp slowdown in hiring. Read More

Jobless Claims Hit Highest Since 2021

The number of Americans who filed for initial unemployment benefits jumped last week, hitting the highest level since October 2021. Jobless claims rose to 263,000 in the week through Sept. 6, up from ... Read More

First-time unemployment claims surge to highest level since 2021 — but most of the increase is tied to Texas flooding

Initial jobless claims rose by z27,000 to 263,000 in the week ended Sept. 6, the Labor Department said Thursday. It’s the highest level since October 2021. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal ... Read More

Jobless claims surge to highest level in more than a year

The numbers: The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits surged by 33,000 to 258,000 in the week that ended Oct. 5, the Labor Department said Thursday. This is the highest level of ... Read More

Weekly jobless claims jump to 242,000, more than expected in latest sign of economic softening

Initial filings for unemployment benefits hit their highest level of the year last week in another potential signs of weakness in the labor market. Jobless claims for the week ended Feb. 22 totaled a ... Read More

Initial jobless claims jump more than expected; continuing claims rise to highest mark since 2021

Initial jobless claims for the week ended Aug. 2 increased by 7K to 226K vs. 221K consensus and 219K prior (revised from 218K), according to data released by the Department of Labor on Thursday. The ... Read More