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US weekly jobless claims fall; job growth appears steady in July
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits fell last week, pointing to steady job growth in July, though some laid off workers are experiencing long spells of unemployment because of a moderation in hiring.
US applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remain at historically healthy level
The Labor Department reported that jobless claims for the week ending July 5 fell, fewer than analysts forecast.
US applications for jobless benefits fall for fifth straight week, hitting lowest level since April
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims for the week ending July 12 fell by 7,000 to 221,000, the fifth straight weekly decline and the fewest since mid-April.
Jobless claims drop for fifth straight week to lowest level since April. It’s a ‘no-hire, no-fire story,’ economist says.
Continuing claims were at the highest level since November 2021, a sign that workers are having trouble finding new positions after they are laid off.
Initial jobless claims decline for a fifth straight week
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits declined for a fifth straight week to the lowest level since mid-April, showing a resilient job market.
Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in three months, a sign that the U.S. labor market remains sturdy despite fears over the impact
US applications for jobless benefits fall again, hitting lowest level since April
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in three months, a sign that the ...
US weekly jobless claims fall unexpectedly in latest week
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits unexpectedly fell last week, suggesting employers may be ...
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Jobless claims fall nationally. How does Pennsylvania stack up?
After three straight weeks of decline, unemployment claims grew in Pennsylvania last week. The U.S. Department of Labor ...
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U.S. Jobless Claims Fall for Fifth Week
Washington, DC, July 17, 2025 - Initial claims for unemployment benefits in the U.S. totaled 221,000 for the week ending July ...
US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly slip to 7-week low
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits unexpectedly fell to a seven-week low last week, ...
GBP/USD slips on robust US data as Fed cut odds fade
The GBP/USD drops during the North American session, edges down 0.07% following the release of strong US economic data that ...
US Stocks Mixed; Initial Jobless Claims Fall
U.S. initial jobless claims declined by 5,000 from the previous week to 227,000 in the first week of July, compared to market ...
US Economy: Retail Sales Surge in June, Jobless Claims Fall
US retail sales rebounded in June as the value of retail purchases, not adjusted for inflation, increased 0.6% after a sharp decline in May. Elsewhere, applications for US unemployment benefits ...
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US jobless claims fall to 236,000 | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Jobless claims for the week that ended June 21 dropped 10,000 to 236,000, a historically-low level. The four-week average of claims, which smooths out weekly volatility, dipped 750 to 245,000.
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US Weekly Jobless Claims, Housing Data Point to Softening Economic Activity
The four-week moving average of claims, which strips out seasonal fluctuations from the data, increased 4,750 to 245,500 last week, the highest level since August 2023. But some economists do not ...