Jobless claims fall to a nearly 1-year low

US weekly jobless claims at 11-month low amid labor market stability
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell to an 11-month low last week, pointing to a stable labor market, though a slowdown in hiring has led some laid-off workers to experience long bouts of joblessness.
Jobless claims fall to a nearly one-year low as Trump set to take office
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits in the first week of the new year fell to an 11-month low, the latest sign layoffs remain extremely low even as businesses cut back on hiring.
US applications for jobless claims fall to 201,000, lowest level in nearly a year
The Labor Department on Wednesday said that applications for jobless benefits fell to 201,000 for the week ending January 4, down from the previous week's 211,000. This week's figure is the lowest since February of last year. The four-week average of claims, which evens out the week-to-week ups and downs, fell by 10,250 to 213,000.
US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, pointing to a stable labor market at the start of the year though some laid-off workers are experiencing difficulties finding new jobs.
Jobless claims fall to lowest level in 8 months to end 2024
The number of people filing new applications for unemployment insurance fell to the lowest level since last April as the job market showed signs of strength within a broader cooling off in employment conditions.
US initial jobless claims fall to 8-month low to end 2024
Initial applications for US unemployment capped 2024 at an eight-month low, reflecting the relatively muted levels of job cuts in a labor market that has remained surprisingly resilient.
US weekly jobless claims hit eight-month low as labor market remains resilient
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits dropped to an eight-month low last week, pointing to low layoffs at the end of 2024 and consistent with a healthy labor market.
US jobless claims hit 8-month low: key numbers you need to know
The US labor market continues to display unexpected strength as the year closes, with new applications for unemployment benefits dropping to their lowest level in eight months.
Live news: US jobless claims fall to 1-year low
Initial jobless claims tallied 201,000 in the week ended January 4, the labour department said on Wednesday, down from 211,000 in the previous seven-day period. It was the lowest level since mid-January last year and came in below economists’ expectations for 218,
Jobless Claims Fell to Start 2025
Fewer Americans filed for initial jobless benefits last week, according to the Department of Labor, a further sign that a ...
Ticker: Jobless claims near one year low; No bidders in latest round of Arctic leases
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in nearly a year last week, pointing to a still ...
Florida Politics2h
New unemployment claims jump back up in Florida following holiday hiring spree
The most recent report on Florida unemployment claims falls in line with the national trend, which also saw a bump in new ...
Investing1d
U.S. Continuing Jobless Claims
US weekly jobless claims rose more than expected By Investing.com - Dec 05, 2024 4 Investing.com -- The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits rose by more than ...
Long-term Treasury yields up after jobless claims data, ADP jobs report
Long-term Treasury yields were up Wednesday morning, as investors weighed a decline in initial jobless claims and an ADP report on U.S. employment that was softer than anticipated. The yield on the 10 ...
Unemployment claims in Pennsylvania increased last week
Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Pennsylvania last week compared with the week prior.