Fewer Americans Filed For Unemployment Benefits Last Week

Fewer people sought U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that strong hiring should continue despite signs of slower economic growth at the start of 2015. … Click to Continue »

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  • The unemployment rate barely rose, but only 175,000 jobs were added in April
    In April, the unemployment rate sat at 3.9%, up slightly from 3.8% in March, putting the total number of unemployed individuals at 6.5 million. Those who qualify as long-term unemployed — individuals ...
    05/3/2024 - 5:13 am | View Link
  • Unemployment claims in Florida declined last week
    Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 5,805 ...
    05/3/2024 - 4:57 am | View Link
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    US employers scaled back hiring in April and the unemployment rate unexpectedly rose, suggesting some cooling is underway in the labor market after a strong start to the year.
    05/3/2024 - 1:33 am | View Link
  • Number of Americans applying for jobless claims remains historically low
    The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week and remains historically low as the labor market continues to show resiliency in the face of high interest rates and ...
    05/2/2024 - 2:00 am | View Link
  • First-time unemployment claims hold steady 208,000
    May 2 (UPI) --U.S. residents filing for first-time unemployment benefits held steady at a seasonally-adjusted ... insurance since the week ending February 17, when 200,000 filed for first-time claims.
    05/2/2024 - 12:32 am | View Link
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