Economy Jan 15 Fewer-than-expected number of Americans filed jobless claims last week, as layoffs remain low By Matt Ott, Associated Press
Economy Aug 17 U.S. jobless claims applications fall as labor market remains resilient Applications for unemployment benefits dropped by 11,000 to 239,000 for the week ending August 12, down from 250,000 the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. By Matt Ott, Associated Press
Economy Mar 09 Applications for U.S. jobless aid rise by the most in 5 months, layoffs stay historically low The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week jumped by the most in five months, but layoffs remain historically low as the labor market continues to be largely unaffected by the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes. By Matt Ott, Associated Press
Politics Mar 02 Jobless claims fall for 3rd straight week, raises specter of more interest rate hikes The number of people applying for unemployment benefits in the U.S. fell for third straight week. By Matt Ott, Associated Press
Economy Jan 05 U.S. jobless claim applications fall to lowest in 14 weeks The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits fell to the lowest level in more than three months last week, reflecting a still-robust job market despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to cool the economy and bring down decades-high inflation. By Matt Ott, Associated Press
Nov 17 Fewer Americans filed for jobless benefits last week, contributing to inflation By Matt Ott, Associated Press The U.S. job market remains healthy as fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, despite the Federal Reserve's rapid interest rate hikes this year intended to bring down inflation and tighten the labor market. Continue reading
Jul 21 U.S. jobless claims hit 8-month high By Matt Ott, Associated Press The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week rose to its highest level in more than eight months, a sign the labor market may be showing some weakness. Continue reading
Jul 07 U.S. jobless claims rise to 235,000, most in nearly six months By Matt Ott, Associated Press More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, and while layoffs remain low, it's the fifth straight week claims have topped the 230,000 mark. Continue reading
Dec 16 U.S. jobless claims rise but still historically low at 206,000 By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week despite signs that the U.S. labor market is rebounding from last year's coronavirus recession. Continue reading
Nov 24 U.S. unemployment claims fall to 52-year low after seasonal adjustments By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Jobless claims dropped by 71,000 to 199,000, the lowest since mid-November 1969. But seasonal adjustments around the Thanksgiving holiday contributed significantly to the bigger-than-expected drop. Unadjusted, claims actually ticked up by more than 18,000 to nearly 259,000. Continue reading