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Economic Report: U.S. jobless claims nosedive 193,000 to pandemic low of 576,000

U.S. unemployment claims sank by 193,000 in early April to a fresh pandemic low --- an unusually large decline that likely reflects both an improving economy but also ongoing problems in processing applications for jobless benefits......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 15th, 2021

US jobless claims fall to 712,000 as pace of layoffs eases

The Labor Department said Thursday that applications for unemployment aid dropped by 42,000 from 754,000 the week before, evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs amid a decline in confirmed coronavirus cases and signs of an improving e.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneMar 11th, 2021

Metals Stocks: Gold, silver prices down over 2% on fall in U.S. weekly jobless claims, dollar strength

Gold and silver futures face sharp losses on Thursday, as a decline in weekly U.S. jobless claims combined with strength in the dollar and Treasury yields to push prices for both precious metals down by more than 2%......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 4th, 2021

US weekly jobless claims fall more than forecast to 779,000 as Biden stimulus efforts persist

Continuing claims, which count Americans receiving unemployment benefits, dipped to 4.6 million for the week that ended January 23. Paul Sakuma/AP Images .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 4th, 2021

Economic Report: Jobless claims fall to 3-week low of 803,000, but still show more coronavirus layoffs

New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits fell to a three-week low of 803,000 right before Christmas, but the relatively high level still reflected a fresh wave of layoffs tied to the record outbreak in coronavirus cases......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 23rd, 2020

Nearly 3 million file weekly jobless claims, above estimates

Almost 3 million workers in the U.S. filed for state unemployment benefits last week. That marked the sixth straight weekly decline, But as Fred Katayama reports, claims remain astoundingly high......»»

Category: videoSource: reutersMay 14th, 2020

U.S. weekly jobless claims unchanged at five-month high

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits was unexpectedly unchanged at a five-month high last week, suggesting some softening in the labor market......»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 21st, 2019

U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly decline to a three-week low

Applications for unemployment benefits in the U.S. unexpectedly declined to a three-week low despite a strike by General Motors Co. workers that continues to reverberate through supporting industries......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralOct 10th, 2019

U.S. weekly jobless claims rise slightly; layoffs still low

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits rose marginally last week, suggesting the labor market remains strong even as employers are becoming more cautious about hiring workers......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 3rd, 2019

U.S. weekly jobless claims rise marginally

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits rose moderately last week, pointing to sustained labor market strength......»»

Category: topSource: reutersSep 26th, 2019

U.S. weekly jobless claims increase marginally

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits rose modestly last week, suggesting little impact on the labor market from trade tensions, which have eroded business confidence and undercut manufacturing......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralSep 5th, 2019

U.S. jobless claims fall in sign of labor market strength

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, suggesting the labor market was holding firm despite a manufacturing slowdown and concerns the economy is on a path toward recession......»»

Category: topSource: reutersAug 22nd, 2019

U.S. weekly jobless claims rise more than expected

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, but the trend continued to point to a strong labor market......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralAug 15th, 2019

U.S. weekly jobless claims rise; labor market still tightening

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits increased last week, but the trend in claims remained consistent with tightening labor market conditions......»»

Category: topSource: reutersAug 1st, 2019

U.S. weekly jobless claims rise moderately

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits increased last week, but the trend in claims remained consistent with tightening labor market conditions......»»

Category: topSource: reutersAug 1st, 2019

U.S. weekly jobless claims rise; imported inflation subdued

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, which could add to concerns that the labor market was losing steam after job growth slowed sharply in May......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJun 13th, 2019

U.S. weekly jobless claims rise; imported inflation weak

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, which could add to concerns that the labor market was losing steam after job growth slowed sharply in May......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJun 13th, 2019

U.S. weekly jobless claims unchanged, point to labor market strength

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, suggesting the labor market remains on solid footing despite slowing economic activity......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJun 6th, 2019

U.S. weekly jobless claims increase slightly

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits increased moderately last week, suggesting the labor market remains on solid footing even as the economy is slowing......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 30th, 2019

Applications for jobless benefits fall slightly to 228,000

The number of people who applied for jobless benefits in early May fell slightly to 228,000, showing little change in one of the strongest labor markets in decades......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMay 9th, 2019