US jobless claims decline to a new pandemic low; many states cutting benefits but Pritzker opposes move
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and bus.....»»
US jobless claims decline to a new pandemic low as states move to cut benefits
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and bus.....»»
Jobless claims set new pandemic low as GOP-led states move to slash unemployment benefits
Some 444,000 Americans filed initial unemployment claims last week, the Labor Department reports......»»
Economic Report: Unemployment claims fall to pandemic low of 473,000 as businesses seek to hire more workers
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week to a fresh pandemic low, reflecting more aggressive efforts by companies to hire new workers amid a rapid economic recovery. Initial jobless claims in the states dropped by 34,000 to 473,000......»»
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......»»
GOP-led states are cutting $300 weekly federal unemployment benefits. Here are the 23 states making the cut this summer.
More and more Republican-governed states are ending Biden-stimulus jobless aid months before they legally expire in September. Many run out in June. .....»»
Dow industrials open higher, tries to avoid 4th straight decline after fall in weekly jobless claims
U.S. stock benchmarks rose on Thursday after data show a further fall in first-time claims for jobless benefits. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2%.....»»
3.5 million workers are at risk of losing their unemployment benefits as Republican governors cut pandemic aid
Six of the seven states with a minimum wage of $7.25 are ending federal unemployment early, cutting off $300 per week from unemployed and gig workers. .....»»
GOP-led states are cutting $300 weekly federal unemployment benefits. Here are the 22 states making the cut this summer.
More and more Republican-governed states are ending Biden-stimulus jobless aid months before they legally expire in September. They run out in June. President Joe Biden. Bill O'Leary/The Wa.....»»
Market Extra: It’s a ‘race to the bottom’ as states end unemployment benefits too soon, critics say
More than a dozen states are taking steps to curtail jobless benefits, a move that some analysts say risks deepening poverty and inequality, and puts those states in a worse position for future downturns......»»
: Jobless Americans in at least 18 states are about to get a rude awakening
Many workers in states that are cutting benefits 'will be desperate to keep body and soul together,' said Stephen Wandner, a senior fellow at the National Academy of Social Insurance.....»»
GOP-led states are cutting $300 weekly federal unemployment benefits. Here are the 17 states making the cut this summer.
More and more Republican-governed states are ending Biden-stimulus jobless aid months before they .....»»
GOP-led states are cutting $300 weekly federal unemployment benefits. Here are the 16 states making the cut this summer.
More and more Republican-governed states are ending Biden-stimulus jobless aid months before .....»»
: Jobless Americans in at least 16 states could get a rude awakening
Many workers in states that are cutting benefits 'will be desperate to keep body and soul together,' said Stephen Wandner, a senior fellow at the National Academy of Social Insurance.....»»
GOP-led states are cutting $300 weekly federal unemployment benefits. Here are the 13 states making the cut this summer.
More and more Republican-governed states are ending Biden-stimulus jobless aid months before they legally expire in September. They run out in June. President Joe Biden. Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post via Getty Images Some Republican gov.....»»
Unemployment claims fall to 473,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up.....»»
GOP-led states are cutting $300 weekly federal unemployment benefits. Here are the 11 states making the cut this summer.
Several Republican-governed states are ending Biden-stimulus jobless aid months before they legally expire in September. More might join the.....»»
GOP-led states are cutting $300 weekly federal unemployment benefits. Here are the 9 states making the cut this summer.
Several Republican-governed states are ending Biden stimulus jobless aid months before they legally expire in September. More might join t.....»»
GOP-led states are cutting $300 weekly federal unemployment benefits. Here"s the 9 states doing so this summer.
Several Republican-governed states are ending Biden stimulus jobless aid months before they legally expire in September. More might join t.....»»
States limiting pandemic jobless benefits as employers complain of labor shortage
Experts say th.....»»
Jobless claims down 13,000, hit lowest level since pandemic began
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering.....»»