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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
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