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US weekly jobless claims unchanged amid stable labor market
US weekly jobless claims held steady at 229,000, signaling a stable labor market despite rising economic uncertainty from tariffs. Hiring slows as businesses remain cautious, with unemployment projected to rise moderately by year-end.
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 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,
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 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 boost from the prior week faded, suggesting the labor market continued to chug along,
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,
Treasury Yields Rise Ahead of Inflation, Labor Data
Treasury yields gained traction in late trade and the 10-year broke the 4.5% level for the first time since February, in a day with no major U.S. data releases.
US applications for jobless benefits hold firm as layoffs remain low despite tariff uncertainty
U.S. applications for jobless benefits held steady last week as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty over how President Donald Trump’s tariffs will impact the economy ...