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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 reported 13,601 new initial unemployment claims for the week ending in July 12.
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 jobless claims fall to 3-month low
US initial jobless claims fell for the fifth consecutive week, reaching the lowest level since mid-April, reflecting continued strength in the labor m
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 12, a decrease of 7,000 from the previous week's revised level of 228,000, according to the Department of Labor.
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 holding on to workers despite other indications of a cooling labor market.
US Initial Jobless Claims Decline for a Fifth Straight Week
Applications for US unemployment benefits declined for a fifth straight week to the lowest level since mid-April, showing a resilient job market.
Jobless claims drop for fifth straight week to lowest level since April
Initial jobless claims fell by 7,000 to 221,000 in the week ended July 12, the Labor Department said Thursday.  That’s the fifth straight weekly decline. Claims are at there lowest level since mid-April.
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 ...
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 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 ...
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.
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US weekly jobless claims fall after Hurricane Helene, Milton - USA TODAY
US weekly jobless claims fall as hurricane distortions fade. Lucia Mutikani. Reuters. ... Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 12,000 to a seasonally adjusted 216,000 for ...
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US weekly jobless claims fall as labor market remains tight
Weekly jobless claims fall 12,000 to 201,000; Continuing claims decline 27,000 to 1.862 million; Existing home sales increase 3.1% in January; Median house price rises 5.1% to $379,100 from ...
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US Jobless Claims Fall to Five-Month Low as Storm Impact Fades
US Jobless Claims Fall to Five-Month Low as Storm Impact Fades Initial applications declined 12,000 to 216,000 last week Florida and North Carolina reported the largest drops ...