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
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in nearly a year last week, pointing to a still healthy labor market with historically low layoffs.
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.
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 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.
Jobless Claims Fell to Start 2025
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U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in nearly a year last week, pointing to a still ...
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Jobless claims fall to lowest level in 8 months to end 2024
New jobless claims filed the week ending Dec. 28 numbered 211,000, down 9,000 from the previous week’s level. Economic forecasters were expecting an increase of around 5,000 to 225,000.
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Jobless claims drop to 8-month low to end 2024. Low U.S. unemployment fuels economy.
New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, dropped by 9,000 to 211,000 in the final week of 2024, the government said Thursday. By comparison, new jobless claims in the same in final week of ...
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Next Week in Business: jobless claims, mortgage rates and Wall Street’s first trading day of 2025
The Labor Department issues its weekly tally of new unemployment benefit claims on Thursday. The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits held steady two weeks ago to a seasonally ...
US Initial Jobless Claims Fall to Eight-Month Low to End 2024
Initial applications for US unemployment capped 2024 at an eight-month low, reflecting the relatively muted levels of job ...
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Unemployment claims in Texas increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Texas rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor ...
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 ...