Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest Level in Nearly 5½ Years
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to its lowest level in nearly 5½ years last week, despite federal budget cuts.
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Jobless Claims Fall, Labor Market Recovery Advances
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, offering reassurance that the bottom isn't falling out of the labor market.
U.S. Factory, Jobs Data Suggest Economy is Slowing
Factory activity in the Mid-Atlantic region cooled in April and more Americans filed new claims for unemployment benefits last week, furthering signs of economic slowing.
U.S. Jobless Claims Climb Slightly
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, which could further allay fears of a major setback in the labor market recovery.
Jobless Claims Fall Sharply, Raising Hopes Of Revived Economy
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week.
Weekly Claims for Jobless Benefits Jump to a 4-Month High
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose to its highest level in four months, suggesting the labor market recovery lost some steam in March.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall for Third Straight Week
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, the latest indication the labor market recovery was gaining traction.
Jobless Claims Fall Unexpectedly as Labor Market Improves
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, suggesting a pick-up in the labor market recovery. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell 7,000 to a seasonally adjusted 340,000.
Private Sector Added More Jobs Than Expected in February
Payroll processor ADP's monthly survey shows U.S. businesses added a solid number of jobs in February, indicating higher taxes and looming government spending cuts have yet to slow hiring.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall by 22,000, Suggesting Improved Labor Market
The number of Americans filing jobless claims fell more than expected last week, suggesting some traction in the labor market recovery. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 22,000 to a seasonally adjusted 344,000, the Labor Department said on Thursday.
Weekly Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected, Blizzard Cited
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, but still remained at levels consistent with a steady improvement in labor market conditions. Initial jobless claims increased 20,000 to a seasonally adjusted 362,000, the Labor Department said.
Initial Jobless Claims Hit 5-Year Low, Signaling a Healing Job Market
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell to its lowest since the early days of the Great Recession, a hopeful sign for the sluggish labor market. Initial claims fell 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted 330,000.
Initial Jobless Claims Drop To 5-Year Low
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dipped sharply to a five-year low last week, a hopeful sign for the labor market. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell 37,000 to a seasonally adjusted 335,000 -- the largest weekly drop since February 2010.
Weekly Jobless Claims Rise, But Job Growth Remains Steady
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment aid rose last week, putting them back at the lower end of their pre-storm range and suggesting job growth remains moderate.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall by 25,000 as Sandy's Effect Wanes
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell for a third straight week last week, but still remain too volatile to offer a clear signal on labor market conditions. Initial jobless claims dropped 25,000 to a seasonally adjusted 370,000.