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Jobless claims hold steady in latest week, continuing to signal healthy labor market
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,
US jobless benefit claims fall last week as labor market remains strong despite recession fears
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for jobless benefits fell again last week as the labor market continues to hold up despite fears of a tariff-induced recession. Jobless claim applications fell by 9,000 to 215,000 for the week ending April 12, the Labor Department said Thursday. That’s well below the 225,000 new applications analysts forecast.
US Labor Market Stays Resilient, but Workers Less Productive in Q1
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 13,000 to a seasonally adjusted 228,000 for the week ended May 3, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast 230,000 claims for the latest week.
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.
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.
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,
US weekly jobless claims fall; productivity slumps in first quarter
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week as the spring break-related ...
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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 ...
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US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 13,000 to a seasonally adjusted 228,000 for the week ended May 3, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters had ...
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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 ...
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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.