US weekly jobless claims reverse prior surge, labor market still softening

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, reversing the prior week's jump, but the labor market has softened as both the demand for and supply of ... Read More

US jobless aid applications retreat to 231,000 after surging to nearly 4-year high a week earlier

The number of Americans applying for jobless aid last week retreated significantly after surging to a nearly four-year high a week earlier. Read More

US Initial Jobless Claims Drop by Most in Almost Four Years

Initial applications for jobless benefits in the US dropped by the most in nearly four years, reversing an unusually large jump in the prior week and consistent with low levels of layoffs in the ... Read More

US weekly jobless claims increase as labor market softens

The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits increased sharply last week, consistent with a material softening in labor market conditions. Read More

US Jobless Claims Rise To Highest Levels In Nearly 4 Years

Weekly jobless claims rose to the highest levels in almost four years, according to the Labor Department, surpassing Wall Street estimates and pointing to weakness in the labor market. According to ... Read More

Applications for US jobless benefits rise but remain in a healthy range

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking jobless benefits rose modestly last week, suggesting that employers are still retaining workers even as the economy has showed signs of slowing. Read More