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
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
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 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 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...
Economy
US Jobless Claims Drop to 215K as Layoffs Remain Low
U.S. applications for jobless aid fell to 215,000 last week, indicating historically healthy layoff levels, even as broader hiring shows caution. The...
Economy
U.S. Job Growth Decelerates in June
The U.S. labor market saw a significant slowdown in June, adding 57,000 jobs, the Labor Department reported. This marks a deceleration from...
Markets
Remote Work, Not AI, Drives 20% Unemployment Rise for Young Grads, Fed Research Finds
New research from the New York Fed indicates remote work, not AI, is behind a 20% rise in unemployment for recent college...
Economy
US Jobless Claims Edge Up to 215,000, Layoffs Stay Low Amid Geopolitical Strain
Initial US jobless claims increased to 215,000 last week, yet overall layoffs remain historically low despite economic uncertainty fueled by the Iran...