How States Fared On Unemployment Benefit Claims

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits increased slightly last week to a seasonally adjusted 304,000. The four-week average for claims dipped to its lowest level since October 2007, two months before the Great Recession began. The current level suggests strong momentum for the job market this month.

Topics:  u.s    october   great recession   claims   unemployment benefit   level   
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