U.S. weekly jobless claims near 49-year low; import prices fall
The number of Americans filing applications for jobless benefits tumbled to near 49-year lows last week, which could ease concerns about a slowdown in the labor market and economy......»»
U.S. weekly jobless claims fall slightly in latest week
New applications for U.S. unemployment fell slightly last week and the number of Americans receiving benefits remained at a 45-year low as strong labor market conditions continued......»»
U.S. weekly jobless claims fall to lowest level since 1969
The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits fell to more than a 49-year low last week, but the drop likely overstates the health of the labor market as claims for several states including California were estimated......»»
U.S. weekly jobless claims fall, but trend weakening
The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the four-week moving average rose to a more than one-year high, suggesting the labor market was slowing down......»»
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%.....»»
Weekly jobless claims fall below 500,000, setting new pandemic low
Declining jobless claims suggest that the recovery is gaining traction......»»
US weekly jobless claims fall below 500,000 for the first time since pandemic lockdowns began
Continuing claims, which track Americans.....»»
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 .....»»
Stock futures rise ahead of Biden’s stimulus plan unveil
Traders will get the latest reports on jobless claims and import and export prices.....»»
Stock futures trade mixed ahead of Biden economic plan
Traders will get the latest reports on jobless claims and import and export prices.....»»
Metals Stocks: Gold prices drop, look to mark first finish this year below $1,900
Gold futures on Friday fall sharply, looking to log their first finish below $1,900 an ounce this year as yields for U.S. government bond extended a weekly climb, eroding some appetite for bullion which competes against haven sovereign debt for buyers......»»
Florida"s weekly jobless claims top 23,000
More than 23,000 Floridians filed first-time unemployment claims last week, as the pandemic-plagued year neared an end......»»
Treasury yields hold decline after jobless claims, import prices
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Bond Report: 2-year Treasury yield sets new closing low as bonds rally on jobs data, Fed outlook
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......»»
Metals Stocks: Gold gains ground as climb in weekly U.S. jobless claims feeds economic concerns
Gold prices gain on Thursday, finding support even as stocks rallied as the latest weekly climb in U.S. jobless claims fed concerns over the ongoing economic impact of efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
Wall Street jumps on hopes worst for labor market is over
Wall Street jumped 1% on Thursday as a third straight decline in weekly jobless claims raised hopes the worst of the coronavirus pandemic's impact on the labor market was over, while energy stocks zoomed 5% on a rebound in oil prices......»»
Futures Movers: Oil prices rebound from 21-year low; U.S. gasoline stocks fall less than expected
Oil trades sharply higher on Wednesday, rebounding from a drop to a 21-year low, as a smaller-than-expected weekly climb in U.S. gasoline stockpiles lifts futures prices for the fuel......»»
Bond Report: Treasury yields edge lower as jobless claims tops 5 million for third straight week
Longer-dated Treasury yields fall Thursday as jobless claims data underline the labor market’s travails in the coronavirus-driven economic slump this year......»»
Futures jump as weekly jobless claims fall
U.S. stocks index futures jumped on Thursday after weekly U.S. jobless claims fell to 5.2 million last week from an upwardly revised 6.62 million the week before......»»
Futures dip ahead of weekly jobless claims number
U.S. stock index futures dipped on Thursday as investors braced for another staggering weekly jobless claims number, while oil prices rose on hopes of sweeping production cuts......»»
Futures dip ahead of weekly jobless claims, OPEC+ meeting
U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Thursday as investors braced for another staggering weekly jobless claims number, while oil prices rose on hopes of sweeping production cuts......»»