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U.S. weekly jobless claims rise; mid-Atlantic factory activity picks up

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New applications for U.S. jobless benefits increased more than expected last week, but the number of Americans on unemployment rolls fell to its lowest level since 1973, pointing to diminishing labor market slack......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 17th, 2018

Stocks rise despite record surge in weekly jobless claims

Stocks opened higher on Thursday even after the release of record-breaking initial jobless claims sparked by the coronavirus pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMar 26th, 2020

Weekly jobless claims jump ahead of surge in virus layoffs

Jobless claims were expected to rise to 221,000 for the week ended March 14, up from the initially reported 211,000 for the previous period, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMar 19th, 2020

Weekly jobless claims jump ahead of surge in coronavirus layoffs

Jobless claims were expected to rise to 221,000 for the week ended March 14, up from the initially reported 211,000 for the previous period, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMar 19th, 2020

Weekly jobless claims rise more than expected

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, but the underlying trend remained consistent with solid labor market conditions......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsFeb 27th, 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

U.S. weekly jobless claims rise modestly; labor market tight

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits increased less than expected last week, suggesting the labor market continues to tighten even as job growth is slowing......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 23rd, 2020

U.S. weekly jobless claims rise modestly; labor market solid

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits increased less than expected last week, suggesting the labor market continues to tighten even as job growth is slowing......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 23rd, 2020

Weekly jobless claims rise less than expected

Economists polled by Reuters had forecast claims increasing to 213,00 in the latest week. The Labor Department said no states were estimated last week......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsJan 23rd, 2020

U.S. retail sales rise steadily; weekly jobless claims fall

U.S. retail sales increased for a third straight month in December, with households buying a range of goods even as they cut back on purchases of motor vehicles, suggesting the economy maintained a moderate growth pace at the end of 2019......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 16th, 2020

U.S. weekly jobless claims rise to five-month high

U.S. weekly jobless claims rise to five-month high......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralNov 14th, 2019

U.S. weekly jobless claims rise to five-month high

U.S. weekly jobless claims rise to five-month high......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralNov 14th, 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. private payrolls accelerate; weekly jobless claims rise

U.S. private employers boosted hiring in August, suggesting the economy continued to grow at a moderate pace despite trade tensions which have stoked financial market fears of a recession......»»

Category: topSource: reutersSep 5th, 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 unexpectedly rise

U.S. weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rise.....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJun 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