Economic Report: Jobless claims drop 5,000 to 210,000 in mid-October, stick near 50-year low

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The rate of layoffs in the U.S. fell in the first week of April and returned near the lowest levels since the early 1970s. Initial jobless claims fell by 9,000 to 233,000 in the week ended April 7......»»

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U.S. jobless claims fell to 547,000 from a revised 586,000 in the prior week, the Labor Department said Thursday. That's the second big drop. Analysts were forecasting an increase......»»

New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose in mid-February to a four-week high of 861,000, showing lots of Americans are still losing their jobs nearly a year after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic......»»

U.S. Treasury yields tumbled Thursday as investors saw another sharp rise in U.S. weekly initial jobless claims due to the coronavirus-driven economic downturn......»»

Longer-dated Treasury yields fall Thursday as jobless claims data underline the labor market’s travails in the coronavirus-driven economic slump this year......»»

U.S. Treasury yields tick lower on Thursday before jobless claims numbers that is likely to underline growing unemployment in the coronavirus-driven economic slump this year......»»

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......»»

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......»»

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......»»

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......»»

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The U.S. trade deficit dropped to its lowest level in nearly 1-1/2 years in October, suggesting trade could contribute to economic growth in the fourth quarter, though a fall in imports of consumer goods hinted at a slowdown in domestic demand......»»

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The number of people who applied for jobless benefits clung to a five-month high in mid-November, likely reflecting seasonal swings in employment just before the start of the holiday season. Initial jobless claims were flat at 227,000......»»

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The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell to the lowest level in more than three months, a decline likely exaggerated by July 4 holiday but that still reflects the strongest labor market in decades......»»