New US jobless claims slip, but people are remaining unemployed for longer
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits dipped to the lowest in a month last week, consistent with a cooling but still-healthy U.S. labor market that is likely to keep Federal Reserve officials from cutting interest rates any further in the near term.
Jobless claims fall to lowest level in a month
Unemployment insurance claims dropped to their lowest level in a month, showing signs of health in the U.S. labor market amid a broader slowdown in employment conditions. Initial claims fell by 1,000 to 219,
Florida new jobless claims fall to second-lowest level of 2024
Florida finished 2024 on a good note when it comes to new unemployment claims, as there was a decline in filings for jobless benefits in the final full week of the year.
Jobless claims held steady, unemployment apps at 3 year high
There were an estimated 219 thousand initial jobless claims filed during the week of December 21. That’s a drop of one thousand from the week before. However, the number of people receiving ongoing jobless benefits hit a three year high, a signal that it’s harder for job seekers to find work.
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.
Weekly Jobless Claims Tick Lower
Jobless claims arrived lower than forecasts for the week ending Dec. 21. Claims were 219,000, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 220,000, according to the Labor Department.
US Weekly Jobless Claims Fall Below Estimates at 219,000
Applications for US unemployment benefits fell by 1,000 to 219,000 last week, while continuing claims rose to 1.91 million, the highest in over three years. Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM, examines the data.
Unemployment claims in New York declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in New York dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 15,861 in the week ending December 21,
Jobless Claims Fall Slightly, But Continuing Claims Hit 3-Year High
First-time jobless claims fell 1,000 last week to 219,000 for the week of Dec. 21. AFP / Olivier DOULIERY
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