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Jobless claims, Last Week

Jobless claims hold steady in latest week, continuing to signal healthy labor market
The numbers: Initial jobless claims held steady at 229,000 in the week ending May 10, the Labor Department said Thursday. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had estimated new claims would fall by 2,000 to 226,000.
US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, suggesting the labor market continued to chug along, though risks are mounting from tariffs.
Jobless Claims Were Unchanged Last Week
The number of people newly filing for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, indicating U.S. labor markets remain resilient as employers grapple with uncertainty around President Trump's trade policies.
Jobless claims fall in latest week, with no sign of recession or layoffs
Companies are holding on to workers, despite uncertainty over trade policy and the contraction in first-quarter GDP.
US weekly jobless claims unchanged amid stable labor market
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, but job opportunities are becoming more scarce for those out of work as economic uncertainty from tariffs discourages businesses from boosting hiring.
Initial jobless claims stall in past week, in line with consensus
Initial jobless claims for week ended May 10 were 229 K vs. 229K consensus and 229K prior (revised from 228K). The four-week moving average was 230,500, an increase of 3,250 from the previous week's revised average  of 227,
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US jobless claims fall despite elevated uncertainty
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week despite heightened uncertainty over the country ...
US applications for jobless benefits fall last week despite elevated uncertainty over Trump tariffs
Unemployment remains at a healthy level despite heightened uncertainty about how tariffs will impact the U.S. economy.
U.S. Treasury Yields Edge Lower as Market Awaits Data Avalanche
Treasurys traded marginally firmer, with yields falling across maturities ahead of a string of data later in the day.
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Initial jobless claims fall more than expected in past week
Initial jobless claims for the week ended May 3 fell by 13K to 228K, vs.231K consensus, from 241K prior (unrevised), according to data released by the U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday.
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US jobless claims fall, labour market shows stability amid economic uncertainty
US unemployment benefit applications dropped to 228,000 for the week ending May 3, indicating labour market stability. Fed ...
NASDAQ Index, SP500, Dow Jones Forecasts – SP500 Tests New Highs As Producer Prices Fall
In case SP500 manages to settle above the resistance at 5910 – 5920, it will head towards the next resistance level at 6000 – 6010. NASDAQ is mostly flat as traders take some profits off the table ...