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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......»»

Category: topSource: reutersDec 13th, 2018

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......»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 8th, 2018

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......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 24th, 2019

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......»»

Category: topSource: reutersFeb 21st, 2019

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%.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 20th, 2021

Weekly jobless claims fall below 500,000, setting new pandemic low

Declining jobless claims suggest that the recovery is gaining traction......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 6th, 2021

US weekly jobless claims fall below 500,000 for the first time since pandemic lockdowns began

Continuing claims, which track Americans.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 6th, 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

Stock futures rise ahead of Biden’s stimulus plan unveil

Traders will get the latest reports on jobless claims and import and export prices.....»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsJan 14th, 2021

Stock futures trade mixed ahead of Biden economic plan

Traders will get the latest reports on jobless claims and import and export prices.....»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsJan 14th, 2021

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......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 8th, 2021

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......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 1st, 2021

Treasury yields hold decline after jobless claims, import prices

This is a Real-time headline. These are breaking news, delivered the minute it happens, delivered ticker-tape style. Visit www.marketwatch.com or the quote page for more information about this breaking news......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 14th, 2020

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......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 7th, 2020

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......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 7th, 2020

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......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 23rd, 2020

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......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 22nd, 2020

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......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 16th, 2020

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......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 16th, 2020

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......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 9th, 2020

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......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 9th, 2020