Economy
Jobless Claims Hold Below 200,000 Despite Slight Weekly Rise
U.S. jobless aid applications remain historically low at 199,000, signaling strong job security. Despite a slight weekly uptick, layoffs are minimal.
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Economy
Jobless Claims Increase, US Labor Market Shows Resilience
US unemployment claims rose last week to 209,000, but overall layoffs remain historically low. The labor market exhibits resilience despite cautious hiring...
Economy
U.S. Employers Cut 23,000 Jobs, Signaling Wilting Labor Market
U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in July, with previous months' gains revised sharply lower, indicating a significant softening of the labor...
Economy
July Jobs Report Due Friday: Forecasters Eye Modest Hiring Pickup
The Labor Department will release the July jobs report Friday, with forecasters expecting a 'modest pickup' in hiring after June's 'lackluster' performance.
Economy
Jobless Claims Edge Up to 199K as Layoffs Stay Low Amid Inflation Fight
US jobless benefits filings saw a slight increase last week, reaching 199,000, though overall layoffs remain historically low. The labor market shows...
Economy
US Jobless Claims Rise to 197K; Layoffs Remain Low Despite Headwinds
New US jobless claims rose to 197,000 last week, but layoffs stay historically low. The labor market shows resilience even as the...
Economy
US Jobless Claims Plunge to 187,000, Lowest Since 1969
US applications for jobless benefits tumbled to 187,000 last week, marking the lowest level in over five decades despite global economic uncertainty.
Economy
US Jobless Claims Hit 10-Week Low at 208,000
US weekly unemployment claims fell to 208,000, the lowest level in 10 weeks, signaling a robust job market with historically low layoffs.
Economy
US Jobless Claims Dip to 215,000, Layoffs Stay Low
US jobless claims fell to 215,000 last week, signaling historically low layoffs. However, June's job growth was tepid, and hiring has slowed...