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Jobless Claims Rise by 4,000, Indicating ‘Broadly Healthy’ Labor Market
Jobless Claims Rise by 4,000, Indicating ‘Broadly Healthy’ Labor Market
April 10, 2025  |  Economy

The number of Americans filing initial claims for unemployment insurance rose by 4,000 during the week ended Saturday (April 5), the Department of Labor said...

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Jobless Claims Decline by 2,000 as Labor Market Remains Resilient
Jobless Claims Decline by 2,000 as Labor Market Remains Resilient
March 13, 2025  |  Economy

Jobless claims were little changed last week, dropping by 2,000, with analysts saying the labor market remains resilient. During the week ended Saturday (March 8),...

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Jobless Claims Decline by 7,000 as Labor Market Remains Stable
Jobless Claims Decline by 7,000 as Labor Market Remains Stable
February 13, 2025  |  Economy

Jobless claims dropped last week, with analysts saying the numbers show a stable labor market with a historically low number of layoffs. During the week...

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Insured Unemployment Drops by 42,000 After Hitting 3-Year High
Insured Unemployment Drops by 42,000 After Hitting 3-Year High
January 30, 2025  |  Economy

Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, while the insured unemployment number dropped by 42,000 after hitting a three-year high. The...

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Number of Americans Receiving Unemployment Insurance Reaches 3-Year High
Number of Americans Receiving Unemployment Insurance Reaches 3-Year High
January 23, 2025  |  Economy

New unemployment insurance data reportedly suggests that the labor market remains solid but that workers who do get laid off are having a harder time...

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Report: Job Market ‘Healthy’ Despite Higher-Than-Expected Unemployment Claims
Report: Job Market ‘Healthy’ Despite Higher-Than-Expected Unemployment Claims
January 16, 2025  |  Economy

Jobless claims reportedly rose more than expected last week, but media reports said these numbers are typically volatile at the beginning of a new year....

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Jobless Claims Rise Amid Typical Seasonal Volatility
Jobless Claims Rise Amid Typical Seasonal Volatility
December 05, 2024  |  Economy

Jobless claims reportedly rose last week, though media reports suggested that the rise was due to the volatility in data that is typically seen around holidays....

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Fewer Americans File for Unemployment, but More Remain Unemployed
Fewer Americans File for Unemployment, but More Remain Unemployed
November 21, 2024  |  Economy

Fewer Americans are filing for unemployment benefits, but more are remaining unemployed after filing, the Department of Labor (DOL) said Thursday (Nov. 21). The number...

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Jobless Claims Drop as Impact of Hurricanes and Strike Fades
Jobless Claims Drop as Impact of Hurricanes and Strike Fades
November 14, 2024  |  Economy

Jobless claims dropped last week after spiking in October due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton and a strike at Boeing. The number of initial claims for unemployment...

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