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Americans On Unemployment Benefits Drop To 45 Year Low

For the first time since November 1973, there are le.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeJun 14th, 2018

Economic Report: U.S. jobless claims surge 70,000 to 281,000 in mid-March as coronavirus triggers layoffs

The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits surged by 70,000 in mid-March to a 2- 1/2-year high as the coronavirus shut down large sections of the economy. And the worst is still yet to come with the crisis triggering waves of layoffs......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 19th, 2020

Economic Report: U.S. jobless claims dip to 211,000 in early March, no sign yet of coronavirus layoffs

The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits in early March fell slightly and remained near a 50-year low, indicating the coronavirus epidemic has not caused an influx of layoffs so far......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 12th, 2020

Rents lift U.S. core inflation; weekly jobless claims rise slightly

U.S. underlying consumer prices picked up in January, while the number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, suggesting the economy was stable enough for the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates on hold this year......»»

Category: topSource: reutersFeb 13th, 2020

Economic Report: New U.S. jobless claims fall 15,000 to 202,000 and return close to a 50-year low

The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits at the end of January fell close to a postrecession low, signaling the U.S. labor market is still rock solid despite stiffer economic headwinds. Initial jobless claims declined to 202,000......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 6th, 2020

U.S. weekly jobless claims drop more than expected

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, pointing to sustained labor market strength despite a recent slowdown in job growth......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJan 16th, 2020

U.S. weekly jobless claims drop more than expected

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, pointing to sustained labor market strength despite a recent slowdown in job growth......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJan 16th, 2020

U.S. weekly jobless claims fall, but labor market cooling

New applications for U.S. jobless benefits fell more than expected last week, but the labor market appears to be cooling, with the number of Americans on unemployment rolls surging to more than a 1-1/2-year high at the end of 2019......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 9th, 2020

Economic Report: U.S. jobless claims fall for 4th week in a row to 214,000, back near post-recession lows

The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits fell in early 2020 for the fourth week in a row, putting new jobless claims back near a 50 year low. Initial jobless claims fell by 9,000 to 214,000 in the seven days ended Jan 4......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 9th, 2020

U.S. jobless claims drop to four-week low in tight labor market

Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits fell to a four-week low at the end of last year, the latest sign that the labor market remains robust. Jobless claims fell by 2,000 to 222,000 in the week... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkJan 6th, 2020

U.S. labor market on solid ground; mid-Atlantic factories sputter

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits dropped from a more than two-year high last week, pointing to sustained labor market strength that should continue to underpin consumer spending and the economy......»»

Category: topSource: reutersDec 19th, 2019

U.S. weekly jobless claims fall; mid-Atlantic factory activity almost stalls

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits dropped from more than a two-year high last week, pointing to sustained labor market strength......»»

Category: topSource: reutersDec 19th, 2019

U.S. weekly jobless claims fall from more than two-year high

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits dropped from more than a two-year high last week, pointing to sustained labor market strength......»»

Category: topSource: reutersDec 19th, 2019

U.S. weekly jobless claims lowest since 1969; unemployment rolls shrink

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits fell to more than a 49-1/2-year low last week, pointing to sustained strength in the economy......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 18th, 2019

U.S. labor market strong; inflation pressures benign

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits dropped to a 49-1/2-year low last week, pointing to sustained labor market strength that could assuage fears the economy was rapidly losing momentum......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 11th, 2019

U.S. labor market tightening; inflation pressures moderate

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits dropped to a 49-1/2-year low last week, pointing to sustained labor market strength that could temper expectations of a sharp slowdown in economic growth......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 11th, 2019

U.S. jobless claims hit 49-year low; labor market resilient

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits fell to a nearly half-century low last week, pointing to sustained labor market strength despite slowing economic growth......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 4th, 2019

U.S. weekly jobless claims lowest since 1969

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits dropped to a more than 49-year low last week, pointing to sustained labor market strength despite slowing economic growth......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 4th, 2019

U.S. labor market solid; manufacturing sector slowing

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, pointing to still strong labor market conditions, though the pace of job growth has slowed after last year's robust gains......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 21st, 2019

U.S. jobless claims fall; mid-Atlantic factory activity rises

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, pointing to still strong labor market conditions, though the pace of job growth has slowed after last year's robust gains......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 21st, 2019

U.S. Jobless Claims Drop to Lowest Level Since 1969

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level since 1969, the latest sign the labor market is firming after years of steady job growth......»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjApr 26th, 2018